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- United Arab Emirates
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (Shilling1,674) | Shilling686 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Shilling779) | Shilling625 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Shilling521) | Shilling431 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Shilling174) | Shilling102 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Shilling380) | Shilling184 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Shilling186) | Shilling119 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (Shilling766) | Shilling744 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Shilling258) | Shilling250 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.83 (Shilling133) | Shilling96 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (Shilling502) | Shilling174 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (Shilling3,063) | Shilling1,526 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Shilling197) | Shilling162 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (Shilling128) | Shilling58 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,964 (Shilling219,588) | Shilling139,999 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,889 (Shilling162,369) | Shilling67,887 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (Shilling19,745) | Shilling6,836 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,991 (Shilling165,183) | Shilling82,123 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (Shilling118,334) | Shilling31,415 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 518 (Shilling14,278) | Shilling4,410 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (Shilling8,438) | Shilling3,660 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (Shilling40,212) | Shilling38,934 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (Shilling13,642) | Shilling10,470 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Shilling1,010) | Shilling605 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (Shilling989) | Shilling464 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (Shilling7,576) | Shilling3,175 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (Shilling6,130) | Shilling3,774 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (Shilling11,822) | Shilling5,626 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (Shilling13,461) | Shilling4,410 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,104 (Shilling2,374,033) | Shilling1,826,750 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (Shilling63) | Shilling115 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 228 (Shilling6,291) | Shilling4,492 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Shilling648) | Shilling350 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (Shilling1,873) | Shilling1,152 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (Shilling7,851) | Shilling3,246 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (Shilling777) | Shilling447 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (Shilling424) | Shilling321 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Shilling565) | Shilling459 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Shilling291) | Shilling121 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Shilling350) | Shilling177 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (Shilling1,677) | Shilling949 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 158% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (Shilling5,333) | Shilling2,435 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (Shilling2,282) | Shilling1,202 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (Shilling13,545) | Shilling3,926 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 342 (Shilling9,425) | Shilling4,018 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Shilling1,848) | Shilling595 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Shilling624) | Shilling290 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Shilling1,139) | Shilling218 | + 422% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (Shilling56,038) | Shilling28,109 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (Shilling29) | Shilling4.00 | + 635% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (Shilling11,798) | Shilling5,642 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Shilling575) | Shilling253 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,197 prices entered by 894 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Kenya
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