Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (kr 119) | kr 216 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (kr 90) | kr 133 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (kr 43) | kr 75 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr 43) | kr 51 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (kr 14) | kr 44 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (kr 58) | kr 65 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr 22) | kr 31 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr 29) | kr 34 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (kr 183) | kr 186 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr 24) | kr 39 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (kr 13) | kr 30 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (kr 28,855) | kr 22,284 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (kr 20,197) | kr 16,773 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (kr 2,564) | kr 2,455 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (kr 17,201) | kr 14,003 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (kr 11,439) | kr 11,419 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (kr 1,703) | kr 1,329 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (kr 947) | kr 462 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (kr 2,542) | kr 4,482 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (kr 992) | kr 1,892 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (kr 129) | kr 105 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (kr 106) | kr 262 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (kr 587) | kr 878 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (kr 537) | kr 446 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (kr 994) | kr 1,079 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (kr 985) | kr 1,210 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (kr 279,730) | kr 377,982 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (kr 9) | kr 22 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (kr 278) | kr 815 | - 66% | |
| 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 88) | kr 135 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (kr 789) | kr 459 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (kr 81) | kr 54 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr 49) | kr 43 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (kr 66) | kr 57 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (kr 37) | kr 39 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (kr 35) | kr 31 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (kr 125) | kr 423 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (kr 489) | kr 761 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (kr 270) | kr 315 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (kr 926) | kr 837 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (kr 861) | kr 1,046 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (kr 233) | kr 167 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr 60) | kr 47 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (kr 115) | kr 103 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (kr 5,631) | kr 4,611 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (kr 2.10) | kr 0.96 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (kr 753) | kr 476 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (kr 57) | kr 148 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Norway
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