Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€13) | €14 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.31) | €3.92 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.70) | €0.92 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.34) | €2.57 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (€1.73) | €2.48 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.11) | €2.50 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.09 (€1.17) | €1.82 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.44) | €1.95 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 91 (€21) | €7 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (€1.72) | €1.84 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.16 (€0.96) | €0.97 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,460 (€1,719) | €1,571 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,895 (€1,128) | €1,022 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 666 (€154) | €87 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,140 (€1,185) | €990 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,410 (€786) | €785 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€84) | €53 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (€69) | €29 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 899 (€207) | €659 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (€82) | €92 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€52) | €75 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (€51) | €33 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 346 (€80) | €68 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 353 (€81) | €96 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,825 (€19,781) | €29,949 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (€0.49) | €1.41 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (€48) | €31 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (€4.23) | €5.76 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€12) | €20 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (€60) | €25 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (€5.27) | €5.45 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.92) | €3.75 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.25) | €4.54 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.73) | €1.63 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.88) | €2.74 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (€19) | €10 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 162 (€37) | €33 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (€18) | €17 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€137) | €72 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 363 (€84) | €53 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (€17) | €6 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€5.42) | €1.94 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (€12) | €3.06 | + 287% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,756 (€405) | €634 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.16) | €0.25 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (€77) | €56 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.75) | €3.43 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Malta
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