- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (S/. 52) | S/. 15 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (S/. 25) | S/. 15 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (S/. 19) | S/. 9 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.37 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.20 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (S/. 23) | S/. 12 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.51 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (S/. 4.63) | S/. 2.23 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (S/. 13) | S/. 4.84 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (S/. 102) | S/. 35 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (S/. 4.11) | S/. 2.16 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,938 (S/. 7,232) | S/. 2,760 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (S/. 5,538) | S/. 1,804 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (S/. 670) | S/. 265 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (S/. 5,563) | S/. 2,223 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (S/. 3,990) | S/. 1,306 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (S/. 480) | S/. 164 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (S/. 275) | S/. 96 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (S/. 1,370) | S/. 1,371 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (S/. 428) | S/. 305 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (S/. 35) | S/. 30 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (S/. 36) | S/. 13 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (S/. 245) | S/. 150 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (S/. 194) | S/. 137 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (S/. 376) | S/. 268 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (S/. 432) | S/. 266 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (S/. 71,920) | S/. 64,043 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (S/. 2.09) | S/. 3.84 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (S/. 229) | S/. 98 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (S/. 22) | S/. 21 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (S/. 63) | S/. 22 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (S/. 259) | S/. 109 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (S/. 25) | S/. 27 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (S/. 15) | S/. 11 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (S/. 18) | S/. 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.19 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.25 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (S/. 57) | S/. 24 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (S/. 179) | S/. 70 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (S/. 72) | S/. 34 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (S/. 314) | S/. 132 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (S/. 329) | S/. 134 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (S/. 61) | S/. 23 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (S/. 20) | S/. 11 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (S/. 39) | S/. 13 | + 204% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (S/. 1,874) | S/. 2,297 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (S/. 0.81) | S/. 0.69 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (S/. 422) | S/. 169 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (S/. 19) | S/. 11 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,972 prices entered by 1,124 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 102% more expensive than in Peru
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