Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (€10) | €10 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €6 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.70) | €3.73 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.62) | €1.47 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.63) | €3.14 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.03 (€1.28) | €2.85 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (€4.66) | €5.63 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.01) | €1.72 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.80 (€0.97) | €0.75 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.60) | €1.50 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (€15) | €11 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.19) | €2.09 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (€1.14) | €0.85 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 133% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (€2,448) | €966 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (€1,817) | €537 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (€192) | €193 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (€1,480) | €649 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (€1,031) | €367 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (€139) | €129 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (€89) | €14 | + 524% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,160 (€295) | €389 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (€85) | €105 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€10) | €11 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Latvia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (€48) | €73 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (€49) | €43 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (€86) | €88 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 342 (€87) | €103 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,493 (€23,012) | €23,061 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (€0.96) | €1.82 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (€23) | €33 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.77) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€10) | €14 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (€72) | €40 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €4.15 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€4.11) | €3.83 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.08) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€3.13) | €2.00 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.90) | €1.79 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (€13) | €18 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (€47) | €26 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€23) | €16 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (€84) | €56 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (€70) | €58 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (€19) | €8 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.29) | €3.01 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €4.60 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (€506) | €765 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (€0.18) | €0.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 273 (€69) | €47 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€5.07) | €5.62 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,449 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Latvia
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