Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 104% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (81,880 Gs) | 58,534 Gs | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (51,544 Gs) | 30,419 Gs | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (33,273 Gs) | 9,261 Gs | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (12,554 Gs) | 5,224 Gs | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (25,338 Gs) | 11,637 Gs | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (11,624 Gs) | 8,501 Gs | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (42,847 Gs) | 13,549 Gs | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (15,641 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (7,774 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (23,720 Gs) | 5,394 Gs | + 340% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (143,461 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 340% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (14,731 Gs) | 10,669 Gs | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (8,192 Gs) | 2,839 Gs | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 219% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,877 (14,299,643 Gs) | 5,169,570 Gs | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,870 (10,655,811 Gs) | 1,946,370 Gs | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 670 (1,216,229 Gs) | 317,195 Gs | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,821 (8,750,836 Gs) | 3,215,610 Gs | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,310 (6,008,327 Gs) | 1,850,250 Gs | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (651,437 Gs) | 322,395 Gs | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 279 (506,148 Gs) | 83,425 Gs | + 507% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,007 (1,827,571 Gs) | 1,918,290 Gs | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (723,947 Gs) | 971,002 Gs | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (69,334 Gs) | 21,880 Gs | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (54,965 Gs) | 26,821 Gs | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (422,438 Gs) | 241,003 Gs | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (337,523 Gs) | 186,830 Gs | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (620,158 Gs) | 440,088 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 362 (656,881 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,181 (156,443,490 Gs) | 70,819,800 Gs | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.03 (3,680 Gs) | 5,703 Gs | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (223,261 Gs) | 152,324 Gs | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 140% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (39,347 Gs) | 25,139 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (82,375 Gs) | 31,726 Gs | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 232 (420,637 Gs) | 121,329 Gs | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (51,654 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (32,871 Gs) | 15,374 Gs | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (34,695 Gs) | 20,772 Gs | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (22,612 Gs) | 7,176 Gs | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (17,468 Gs) | 9,663 Gs | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (123,089 Gs) | 43,259 Gs | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 127% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (373,892 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 434% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (151,890 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (1,192,903 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 931% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (458,457 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (129,677 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 447% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (37,508 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (82,976 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 665% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (3,903,508 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (1,174 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (516,649 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (35,194 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Paraguay
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