Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (₨3,588) | ₨731 | + 390% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (₨2,616) | ₨1,041 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (₨1,464) | ₨528 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨477) | ₨214 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨974) | ₨322 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (₨455) | ₨149 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (₨1,979) | ₨1,081 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨662) | ₨309 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (₨319) | ₨90 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨757) | ₨630 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (₨4,702) | ₨2,418 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨626) | ₨251 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (₨398) | ₨149 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 279% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,863 (₨596,743) | ₨145,840 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (₨431,034) | ₨84,435 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (₨54,315) | ₨28,403 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (₨451,305) | ₨81,992 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (₨293,040) | ₨49,088 | + 497% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (₨39,713) | ₨20,612 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (₨15,949) | ₨2,327 | + 585% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (₨59,370) | ₨66,138 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (₨23,398) | ₨30,635 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨2,878) | ₨1,207 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (₨3,134) | ₨2,564 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (₨15,409) | ₨3,990 | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (₨15,589) | ₨9,761 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (₨35,296) | ₨15,603 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (₨44,955) | ₨10,887 | + 313% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (₨8,843,534) | ₨3,758,550 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (₨230) | ₨285 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (₨14,200) | ₨3,201 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 297% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 297% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (₨1,662) | ₨266 | + 524% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (₨5,625) | ₨697 | + 707% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (₨26,986) | ₨3,731 | + 623% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (₨1,946) | ₨812 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨1,288) | ₨616 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (₨1,664) | ₨585 | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨855) | ₨350 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (₨1,407) | ₨252 | + 457% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (₨3,830) | ₨691 | + 454% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (₨14,012) | ₨3,554 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₨6,958) | ₨1,717 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (₨34,461) | ₨6,844 | + 403% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (₨37,261) | ₨7,013 | + 431% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (₨6,303) | ₨2,877 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (₨1,886) | ₨562 | + 236% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (₨2,915) | ₨877 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (₨163,052) | ₨70,829 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (₨55) | ₨255 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (₨21,080) | ₨4,288 | + 392% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₨1,400) | ₨448 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,862 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan
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