Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (kr 150) | kr 212 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (kr 99) | kr 128 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (kr 51) | kr 77 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (kr 41) | kr 51 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (kr 15) | kr 49 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (kr 88) | kr 63 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr 23) | kr 32 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (kr 31) | kr 34 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (kr 230) | kr 171 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr 23) | kr 35 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (kr 14) | kr 32 | - 55% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (kr 27,245) | kr 22,612 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (kr 17,174) | kr 17,353 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (kr 2,302) | kr 2,587 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (kr 17,960) | kr 15,157 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (kr 12,024) | kr 11,766 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (kr 1,641) | kr 2,594 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (kr 816) | kr 471 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (kr 2,419) | kr 4,608 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (kr 975) | kr 1,871 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (kr 135) | kr 92 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (kr 103) | kr 295 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
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 238 (kr 686) | kr 951 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (kr 600) | kr 479 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (kr 1,012) | kr 1,081 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (kr 1,058) | kr 1,425 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (kr 338,500) | kr 431,151 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (kr 8) | kr 22 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (kr 656) | kr 807 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (kr 39) | kr 100 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (kr 87) | kr 121 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (kr 822) | kr 484 | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (kr 78) | kr 51 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr 49) | kr 43 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (kr 63) | kr 57 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (kr 37) | kr 38 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (kr 36) | kr 28 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (kr 110) | kr 450 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (kr 561) | kr 785 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (kr 265) | kr 318 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (kr 1,143) | kr 584 | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (kr 1,093) | kr 1,043 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (kr 220) | kr 165 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (kr 63) | kr 48 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (kr 105) | kr 105 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (kr 5,617) | kr 5,485 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (kr 2.25) | kr 0.96 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (kr 791) | kr 499 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (kr 51) | kr 154 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Norway
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