Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (kr 143) | kr 228 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (kr 99) | kr 133 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (kr 59) | kr 79 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (kr 19) | kr 24 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (kr 39) | kr 55 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (kr 18) | kr 49 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (kr 89) | kr 80 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr 27) | kr 33 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (kr 33) | kr 35 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (kr 192) | kr 185 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr 25) | kr 34 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (kr 15) | kr 31 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (kr 24,418) | kr 23,700 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (kr 19,053) | kr 18,199 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (kr 2,261) | kr 2,630 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (kr 21,135) | kr 16,177 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (kr 12,684) | kr 12,495 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (kr 1,563) | kr 2,101 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (kr 690) | kr 474 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (kr 2,395) | kr 7,556 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (kr 956) | kr 1,600 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (kr 116) | kr 99 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (kr 141) | kr 342 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (kr 600) | kr 1,040 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (kr 607) | kr 479 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (kr 1,375) | kr 1,131 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (kr 1,751) | kr 1,529 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (kr 344,532) | kr 410,570 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (kr 9) | kr 23 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (kr 553) | kr 809 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (kr 65) | kr 91 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (kr 219) | kr 107 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (kr 1,051) | kr 521 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (kr 76) | kr 53 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr 50) | kr 37 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (kr 65) | kr 57 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (kr 33) | kr 35 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (kr 55) | kr 27 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (kr 149) | kr 494 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (kr 546) | kr 785 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (kr 267) | kr 321 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (kr 1,343) | kr 584 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (kr 1,097) | kr 1,043 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (kr 246) | kr 159 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (kr 73) | kr 50 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (kr 114) | kr 105 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (kr 6,352) | kr 5,946 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (kr 2.15) | kr 1.11 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (kr 821) | kr 511 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (kr 55) | kr 151 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,333 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Norway
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