Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (NZ$24) | NZ$25 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (NZ$17) | NZ$16 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (NZ$3.12) | NZ$2.49 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (NZ$5.71) | NZ$12 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.45 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$9 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (NZ$4.25) | NZ$5.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$4.05 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (NZ$4.84) | NZ$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (NZ$28) | NZ$19 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (NZ$4.01) | NZ$4.72 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$2.94 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,872 (NZ$4,314) | NZ$3,887 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,605 (NZ$3,211) | NZ$3,199 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 842 (NZ$409) | NZ$217 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,429 (NZ$3,612) | NZ$2,526 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,874 (NZ$2,370) | NZ$2,121 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 596 (NZ$290) | NZ$155 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 262 (NZ$127) | NZ$86 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 832 (NZ$404) | NZ$679 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (NZ$156) | NZ$194 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (NZ$16) | NZ$35 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (NZ$80) | NZ$133 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (NZ$114) | NZ$91 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 398 (NZ$193) | NZ$198 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (NZ$231) | NZ$212 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (NZ$43,100) | NZ$45,858 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (NZ$1.42) | NZ$2.77 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (NZ$101) | NZ$186 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (NZ$61) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (NZ$266) | NZ$59 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (NZ$13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (NZ$5.44) | NZ$3.17 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.81 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (NZ$23) | NZ$36 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (NZ$94) | NZ$73 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (NZ$39) | NZ$42 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (NZ$444) | NZ$255 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (NZ$171) | NZ$131 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (NZ$38) | NZ$20 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (NZ$13) | NZ$5.92 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (NZ$20) | NZ$12 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (NZ$821) | NZ$1,174 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (NZ$0.34) | NZ$0.51 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (NZ$120) | NZ$66 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,329 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand
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