Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (₨2,324) | ₨609 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨1,168) | ₨658 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (₨727) | ₨250 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨260) | ₨111 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (₨632) | ₨122 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (₨245) | ₨115 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (₨924) | ₨513 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨351) | ₨182 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (₨173) | ₨47 | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (₨734) | ₨366 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (₨3,625) | ₨2,635 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨318) | ₨127 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (₨169) | ₨56 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 321% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 321% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (₨315,821) | ₨56,028 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (₨218,007) | ₨37,189 | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (₨30,217) | ₨9,197 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (₨217,682) | ₨50,256 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (₨144,168) | ₨30,769 | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (₨19,299) | ₨8,410 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (₨13,128) | ₨2,495 | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (₨52,547) | ₨40,044 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (₨13,629) | ₨11,962 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨1,584) | ₨600 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (₨1,455) | ₨797 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (₨9,048) | ₨2,116 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (₨8,208) | ₨3,603 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (₨15,619) | ₨6,737 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (₨15,436) | ₨5,639 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (₨3,720,250) | ₨1,997,080 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (₨93) | ₨112 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (₨10,139) | ₨1,909 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (₨715) | ₨311 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (₨2,619) | ₨401 | + 554% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (₨10,644) | ₨1,486 | + 616% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (₨908) | ₨514 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₨631) | ₨303 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (₨836) | ₨309 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (₨403) | ₨189 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₨485) | ₨133 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (₨2,264) | ₨394 | + 475% | |
| Entertainment | + 238% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (₨6,995) | ₨1,486 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (₨3,444) | ₨1,191 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (₨14,784) | ₨3,713 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (₨13,335) | ₨3,615 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (₨2,937) | ₨885 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₨987) | ₨325 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (₨1,847) | ₨393 | + 370% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (₨68,242) | ₨55,804 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (₨30) | ₨4.62 | + 544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (₨14,951) | ₨4,249 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨881) | ₨216 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 211% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,598 prices entered by 946 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan
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