Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (₨1,988) | ₨477 | + 317% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (₨1,240) | ₨617 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (₨845) | ₨253 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨298) | ₨111 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨624) | ₨146 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨297) | ₨85 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (₨984) | ₨736 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨380) | ₨147 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (₨199) | ₨52 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨579) | ₨285 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (₨3,504) | ₨1,607 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨338) | ₨133 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (₨203) | ₨80 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 300% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (₨333,746) | ₨65,208 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (₨245,374) | ₨40,675 | + 503% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (₨29,567) | ₨11,662 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (₨208,728) | ₨44,902 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (₨147,132) | ₨32,659 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (₨15,719) | ₨8,932 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (₨11,923) | ₨2,572 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (₨40,942) | ₨44,098 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (₨16,173) | ₨23,617 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (₨1,605) | ₨667 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (₨1,403) | ₨516 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (₨9,713) | ₨3,054 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (₨8,902) | ₨5,408 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (₨14,532) | ₨8,399 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (₨14,885) | ₨5,912 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (₨3,685,830) | ₨2,463,580 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (₨90) | ₨107 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (₨5,482) | ₨2,108 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (₨791) | ₨260 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (₨2,155) | ₨616 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (₨11,198) | ₨1,831 | + 512% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (₨1,314) | ₨463 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨733) | ₨350 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨795) | ₨441 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (₨510) | ₨189 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₨538) | ₨169 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (₨3,250) | ₨480 | + 578% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (₨8,161) | ₨1,849 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (₨3,616) | ₨1,458 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (₨25,620) | ₨2,679 | + 856% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (₨11,349) | ₨3,680 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (₨3,169) | ₨850 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨924) | ₨437 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨1,939) | ₨435 | + 346% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (₨86,524) | ₨58,894 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (₨27) | ₨39 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (₨12,789) | ₨4,106 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (₨848) | ₨267 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,455 prices entered by 831 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan
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