Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (8,902 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (6,792 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (3,145 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (1,353 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (3,084 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (1,066 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (4,213 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (1,689 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (780 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (2,141 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (13,580 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,811 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (952 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (2,091,857 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (1,471,852 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (188,658 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (1,267,746 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (853,568 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (138,508 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (70,378 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (198,362 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (75,619 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (9,092 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (7,824 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (41,324 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (39,516 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (72,482 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (72,445 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (20,448,897 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (657 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (20,906 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (2,865 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (6,442 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (57,938 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (5,894 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (3,626 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (4,874 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (2,710 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (2,538 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (9,172 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (35,975 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (19,619 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (68,110 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (62,286 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (17,166 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (4,383 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (8,437 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 744% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (415,077 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 740% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (151 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (55,426 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (4,150 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,520 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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