Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.80) | €5.54 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.63) | €1.31 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.86) | €4.59 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (€1.29) | €3.11 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (€5.09) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.04) | €2.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (€0.94) | €1.60 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.58) | €1.43 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (€16) | €6 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.19) | €3.21 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (€1.15) | €1.52 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (€2,525) | €1,955 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (€1,777) | €1,637 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (€228) | €258 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (€1,530) | €1,398 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (€1,030) | €1,114 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (€167) | €153 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (€85) | €40 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (€239) | €323 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (€91) | €152 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (€9) | €19 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (€50) | €71 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (€48) | €30 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (€87) | €79 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (€87) | €95 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (€24,683) | €31,745 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (€0.79) | €1.93 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (€25) | €84 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (€3.46) | €3.59 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (€70) | €46 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €4.68 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.38) | €5.07 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.88) | €5.20 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.27) | €2.21 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€3.06) | €3.04 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (€43) | €50 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€24) | €24 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (€82) | €107 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (€75) | €68 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (€21) | €14 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.29) | €3.03 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €5.40 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (€501) | €583 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.18) | €0.08 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (€67) | €34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€5.01) | €8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Netherlands
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