Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Malta
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €26 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.81) | €4.97 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.67) | €0.92 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.73) | €2.78 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (€1.35) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.99) | €4.25 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.95) | €1.00 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (€1.01) | €2.69 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.17) | €1.22 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€14) | €9 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €1.66 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (€1.00) | €0.84 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (€2,303) | €1,544 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (€1,674) | €1,046 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (€204) | €86 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (€1,361) | €1,323 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (€889) | €842 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (€137) | €72 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (€86) | €35 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (€369) | €392 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (€83) | €95 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€57) | €80 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€52) | €57 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €86 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (€86) | €75 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (€24,439) | €26,952 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (€0.86) | €1.34 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (€71) | €26 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.71) | €3.00 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (€83) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.45) | €3.75 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.88) | €4.54 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (€3.46) | €3.30 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.85) | €1.40 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€49) | €45 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€24) | €17 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€60) | €28 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (€83) | €117 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (€19) | €11 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.35) | €2.20 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €3.48 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (€464) | €634 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.54 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (€74) | €54 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.84) | €5.31 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Malta
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