Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (102,203 Gs) | 31,938 Gs | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (50,439 Gs) | 28,523 Gs | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (31,635 Gs) | 8,416 Gs | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (11,889 Gs) | 4,890 Gs | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (27,656 Gs) | 11,490 Gs | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (11,110 Gs) | 8,831 Gs | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (48,641 Gs) | 18,106 Gs | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (15,998 Gs) | 10,244 Gs | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.61 (8,293 Gs) | 6,145 Gs | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (23,236 Gs) | 5,107 Gs | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 82 (146,858 Gs) | 35,965 Gs | + 308% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (13,508 Gs) | 10,233 Gs | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.75 (6,758 Gs) | 2,728 Gs | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 249% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 249% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,552 (13,597,643 Gs) | 3,863,590 Gs | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,127 (9,231,830 Gs) | 2,607,980 Gs | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 741 (1,334,433 Gs) | 375,745 Gs | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,063 (9,115,876 Gs) | 2,427,560 Gs | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,455 (6,221,329 Gs) | 1,475,620 Gs | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 424 (764,306 Gs) | 268,588 Gs | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (567,478 Gs) | 149,515 Gs | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,153 (2,075,361 Gs) | 2,015,670 Gs | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (554,633 Gs) | 704,774 Gs | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (70,816 Gs) | 20,660 Gs | + 243% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (60,778 Gs) | 15,300 Gs | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (355,725 Gs) | 302,137 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (383,331 Gs) | 222,830 Gs | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 373 (672,355 Gs) | 459,329 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 370 (666,953 Gs) | 345,251 Gs | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,237 (153,472,340 Gs) | 87,789,200 Gs | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.27 (4,081 Gs) | 6,121 Gs | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (438,852 Gs) | 150,772 Gs | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (36,422 Gs) | 32,222 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 55 (98,338 Gs) | 44,530 Gs | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 308 (554,624 Gs) | 119,691 Gs | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (38,897 Gs) | 21,580 Gs | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (28,267 Gs) | 19,210 Gs | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (38,276 Gs) | 23,694 Gs | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (21,712 Gs) | 5,776 Gs | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (23,880 Gs) | 8,681 Gs | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 67 (121,492 Gs) | 45,715 Gs | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (299,336 Gs) | 84,438 Gs | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (145,818 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 403 (726,484 Gs) | 125,594 Gs | + 478% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 312 (561,005 Gs) | 145,605 Gs | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (132,001 Gs) | 29,933 Gs | + 341% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (42,510 Gs) | 14,629 Gs | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 47 (84,417 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 1166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,608 (2,894,637 Gs) | 3,294,910 Gs | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (1,275 Gs) | 764 Gs | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 357 (642,070 Gs) | 199,311 Gs | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (37,726 Gs) | 11,594 Gs | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,206 prices entered by 517 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 157% more expensive than in Paraguay
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