- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (₨2,236) | ₨557 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨1,061) | ₨619 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (₨811) | ₨219 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨253) | ₨108 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨501) | ₨122 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨268) | ₨79 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (₨1,034) | ₨613 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (₨372) | ₨156 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (₨187) | ₨39 | + 374% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (₨563) | ₨283 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (₨4,237) | ₨2,980 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₨265) | ₨116 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (₨174) | ₨57 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 328% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 328% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,102 (₨308,534) | ₨56,589 | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,041 (₨230,052) | ₨35,418 | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (₨27,835) | ₨8,319 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (₨232,088) | ₨46,212 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (₨170,403) | ₨29,470 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (₨19,672) | ₨6,959 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (₨11,665) | ₨2,729 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,466 (₨55,825) | ₨41,526 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (₨16,318) | ₨11,677 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₨1,500) | ₨499 | + 201% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (₨1,489) | ₨1,031 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (₨10,318) | ₨2,663 | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 225 (₨8,549) | ₨4,551 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 437 (₨16,631) | ₨6,644 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 514 (₨19,558) | ₨6,006 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,503 (₨2,913,321) | ₨2,115,150 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.32 (₨88) | ₨92 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (₨8,986) | ₨2,561 | + 251% | |
| 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 26 (₨985) | ₨241 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (₨2,728) | ₨748 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (₨11,208) | ₨2,396 | + 368% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (₨1,070) | ₨445 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨621) | ₨320 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (₨785) | ₨365 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨422) | ₨158 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨490) | ₨112 | + 336% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (₨2,481) | ₨589 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (₨7,539) | ₨1,589 | + 374% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (₨3,074) | ₨1,181 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (₨15,760) | ₨3,978 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (₨13,419) | ₨3,176 | + 323% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (₨2,558) | ₨1,228 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₨878) | ₨389 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (₨1,604) | ₨548 | + 193% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (₨75,406) | ₨57,145 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (₨35) | ₨52 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 464 (₨17,657) | ₨3,979 | + 344% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨809) | ₨281 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,909 prices entered by 1,409 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan
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