Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (₨3,255) | ₨810 | + 302% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (₨2,474) | ₨914 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (₨1,153) | ₨402 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨497) | ₨181 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨1,130) | ₨288 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (₨391) | ₨155 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (₨1,545) | ₨1,179 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨619) | ₨301 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (₨286) | ₨102 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨785) | ₨506 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (₨4,980) | ₨2,496 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨664) | ₨283 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (₨349) | ₨161 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 337% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 337% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (₨767,108) | ₨142,068 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (₨552,632) | ₨74,167 | + 645% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (₨69,183) | ₨26,937 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (₨464,897) | ₨66,342 | + 601% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (₨313,013) | ₨45,519 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (₨50,792) | ₨23,767 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (₨25,808) | ₨2,085 | + 1138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (₨72,742) | ₨71,589 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (₨27,730) | ₨29,245 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (₨3,334) | ₨1,517 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (₨2,869) | ₨6,532 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (₨15,154) | ₨3,995 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (₨14,491) | ₨6,699 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (₨26,695) | ₨15,767 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (₨26,566) | ₨9,437 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (₨7,278,622) | ₨4,047,290 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (₨242) | ₨271 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (₨7,666) | ₨4,410 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (₨1,051) | ₨503 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (₨2,362) | ₨953 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (₨21,246) | ₨3,299 | + 544% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (₨2,161) | ₨1,142 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨1,330) | ₨967 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (₨1,787) | ₨899 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (₨994) | ₨431 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₨931) | ₨210 | + 343% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (₨3,270) | ₨2,628 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 316% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 316% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (₨13,192) | ₨2,918 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₨7,194) | ₨1,886 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (₨24,977) | ₨3,741 | + 568% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (₨22,841) | ₨6,696 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (₨6,295) | ₨1,274 | + 394% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨1,607) | ₨683 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (₨3,094) | ₨763 | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (₨152,214) | ₨68,087 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (₨55) | ₨3.42 | + 1519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (₨20,325) | ₨3,517 | + 478% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (₨1,522) | ₨503 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,203 prices entered by 813 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan
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