Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (4,990 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (3,329 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (1,689 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (800 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (1,406 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (589 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (2,223 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (913 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (452 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,488 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (6,022 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (866 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (497 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (1,011,035 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (733,933 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (71,402 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (629,060 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (375,477 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (51,587 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 574% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (39,480 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (155,602 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (40,526 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (4,369 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (4,105 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (26,278 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (24,239 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (37,296 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (38,369 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (10,285,322 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (313 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (34,389 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (3,184 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (5,466 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (32,740 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (1,851 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (2,710 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (2,581 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (1,666 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (1,563 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (6,323 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (21,317 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (10,451 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (74,591 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (29,714 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (9,193 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 847% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (2,284 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (5,108 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 782% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (225,981 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (53 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (33,314 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (2,043 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,247 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria
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