- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Nigeria
- Comparison
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 56 (5,547 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (2,699 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (2,069 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (673 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (1,289 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (659 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (2,583 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (935 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (499 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (1,388 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (10,485 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 342% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (709 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (443 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,917 (783,131 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (605,922 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (75,212 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (602,542 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (423,231 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (53,026 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (29,968 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (147,228 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (44,249 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (3,741 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (3,817 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (25,749 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (20,955 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (39,945 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (46,412 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (7,728,709 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (226 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (24,108 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (2,264 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (6,791 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (27,817 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (2,691 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (1,608 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (1,925 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (1,097 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (1,286 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (5,746 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (19,653 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (7,741 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (33,218 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (35,650 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (6,615 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (2,171 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (4,187 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 645% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (210,917 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (82 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (45,610 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (2,103 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,679 prices entered by 1,082 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria
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