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 | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (5,475 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (2,751 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (1,712 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (612 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (1,488 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (576 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (2,178 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (828 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (408 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (1,729 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (8,540 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (750 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (398 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (744,038 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (513,599 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (71,188 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (512,834 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (339,643 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (45,466 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (30,929 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (123,795 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (32,108 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (3,732 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (3,428 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (21,316 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (19,336 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (36,798 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (36,366 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (8,764,483 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 389% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (218 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (23,887 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (1,684 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (6,170 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (25,075 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (2,138 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (1,486 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (1,969 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (950 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,143 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (5,334 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (16,480 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (8,113 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (34,830 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (31,416 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (6,919 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (2,325 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (4,350 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 667% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (160,771 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (70 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (35,223 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (2,076 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 348% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,657 prices entered by 590 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria
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