- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (₨2,062) | ₨528 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (₨999) | ₨604 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (₨766) | ₨214 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨248) | ₨108 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨477) | ₨121 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨244) | ₨82 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (₨956) | ₨437 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨346) | ₨153 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (₨185) | ₨40 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (₨533) | ₨314 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (₨3,821) | ₨2,141 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₨262) | ₨117 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (₨164) | ₨55 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 327% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,913 (₨289,585) | ₨57,018 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (₨224,182) | ₨35,866 | + 525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (₨27,827) | ₨7,949 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (₨222,931) | ₨44,615 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (₨156,589) | ₨25,314 | + 519% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (₨19,619) | ₨6,795 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (₨11,088) | ₨2,652 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (₨54,472) | ₨39,920 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (₨16,371) | ₨11,091 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨1,384) | ₨499 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (₨1,408) | ₨947 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (₨9,527) | ₨2,542 | + 275% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (₨7,753) | ₨4,026 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (₨14,779) | ₨6,025 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (₨17,172) | ₨5,302 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (₨2,859,498) | ₨1,796,100 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (₨84) | ₨89 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (₨8,920) | ₨2,526 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 226% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (₨852) | ₨227 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (₨2,513) | ₨639 | + 293% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (₨10,292) | ₨2,133 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (₨996) | ₨444 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨595) | ₨268 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₨712) | ₨340 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨406) | ₨142 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨476) | ₨109 | + 338% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (₨2,119) | ₨627 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (₨7,238) | ₨1,501 | + 382% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (₨2,863) | ₨1,126 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (₨12,088) | ₨3,688 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 359 (₨13,121) | ₨3,095 | + 324% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (₨2,442) | ₨526 | + 364% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨804) | ₨391 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (₨1,561) | ₨548 | + 185% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (₨78,036) | ₨54,726 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (₨31) | ₨28 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (₨16,875) | ₨3,850 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨778) | ₨182 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,815 prices entered by 1,507 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan
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