Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (₨2,434) | ₨519 | + 369% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (₨1,623) | ₨705 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (₨824) | ₨224 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨390) | ₨118 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (₨686) | ₨165 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (₨287) | ₨102 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (₨1,084) | ₨710 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨445) | ₨221 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (₨221) | ₨51 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨726) | ₨220 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (₨2,937) | ₨2,141 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨422) | ₨167 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (₨242) | ₨77 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 485% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 485% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (₨493,100) | ₨65,360 | + 654% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (₨357,953) | ₨44,450 | + 705% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (₨34,824) | ₨14,918 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (₨306,804) | ₨47,849 | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (₨183,127) | ₨35,800 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (₨25,160) | ₨10,123 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (₨19,255) | ₨2,270 | + 748% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (₨75,890) | ₨53,975 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (₨19,765) | ₨18,356 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₨2,131) | ₨851 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (₨2,002) | ₨797 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (₨12,816) | ₨4,868 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (₨11,822) | ₨7,670 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (₨18,190) | ₨17,357 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (₨18,713) | ₨8,106 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (₨5,016,338) | ₨5,697,890 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (₨153) | ₨146 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (₨16,772) | ₨4,073 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 241% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (₨1,553) | ₨237 | + 555% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (₨2,666) | ₨572 | + 366% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (₨15,968) | ₨1,768 | + 803% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (₨903) | ₨1,267 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (₨1,322) | ₨575 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (₨1,259) | ₨371 | + 240% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (₨813) | ₨352 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (₨762) | ₨116 | + 555% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (₨3,084) | ₨681 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (₨10,397) | ₨2,016 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₨5,097) | ₨1,908 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (₨36,379) | ₨2,708 | + 1243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (₨14,492) | ₨4,907 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (₨4,483) | ₨1,025 | + 337% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨1,114) | ₨469 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨2,491) | ₨513 | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (₨110,215) | ₨107,118 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (₨26) | ₨4.02 | + 539% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (₨16,248) | ₨4,729 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₨996) | ₨238 | + 318% | |
| TOTAL | + 217% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,884 prices entered by 561 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 217% more expensive than in Pakistan
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