Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (4,697 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (2,983 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (2,072 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (718 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (1,502 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (715 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (2,430 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (916 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (480 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,393 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (8,438 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (814 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (488 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (797,464 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (594,282 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (71,191 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (502,575 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (354,264 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (37,847 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (28,708 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (98,580 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (38,942 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (3,864 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (3,379 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (23,388 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (21,434 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (35,107 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (35,841 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (8,874,738 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (214 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (13,200 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (1,904 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (5,188 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (26,963 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (3,163 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,764 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (1,914 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (1,227 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,296 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (7,825 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (19,650 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (8,707 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (61,689 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (27,326 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (7,630 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (2,224 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (4,668 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 813% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (208,332 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (66 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (30,794 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (2,042 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,303 prices entered by 421 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria
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