- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (5,809 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (2,757 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (2,108 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (658 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (1,302 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (696 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (2,687 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (968 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (485 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (1,462 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (11,007 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (690 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (453 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 168% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,102 (801,620 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,041 (597,711 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (72,319 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (603,001 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (442,734 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (51,110 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (30,308 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,466 (145,042 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (42,396 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (3,898 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (3,868 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (26,806 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 225 (22,212 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 437 (43,209 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 514 (50,815 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,503 (7,569,262 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.32 (229 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (23,348 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (2,559 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (7,088 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (29,121 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (2,779 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (1,614 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (2,038 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (1,096 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (1,273 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (6,446 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (19,587 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (7,986 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (40,947 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (34,865 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (6,646 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (2,282 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (4,167 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 624% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (195,917 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (91 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 464 (45,875 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (2,101 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,029 prices entered by 986 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria
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