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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 131% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (S/. 55) | S/. 14 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (S/. 25) | S/. 15 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (S/. 17) | S/. 8 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (S/. 5.66) | S/. 4.31 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (S/. 12) | S/. 5.69 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.05 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (S/. 25) | S/. 12 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.14 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.83 (S/. 4.34) | S/. 2.05 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (S/. 16) | S/. 4.89 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (S/. 100) | S/. 32 | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (S/. 4.18) | S/. 2.13 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 176% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,964 (S/. 7,153) | S/. 2,615 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,889 (S/. 5,289) | S/. 1,574 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (S/. 643) | S/. 265 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,991 (S/. 5,381) | S/. 2,121 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (S/. 3,855) | S/. 1,205 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 518 (S/. 465) | S/. 167 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (S/. 275) | S/. 79 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (S/. 1,310) | S/. 1,235 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (S/. 444) | S/. 314 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (S/. 33) | S/. 28 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (S/. 32) | S/. 15 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (S/. 247) | S/. 135 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (S/. 200) | S/. 123 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (S/. 385) | S/. 282 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (S/. 438) | S/. 292 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,104 (S/. 77,336) | S/. 67,212 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (S/. 2.05) | S/. 3.89 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 228 (S/. 205) | S/. 100 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (S/. 21) | S/. 21 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (S/. 61) | S/. 21 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (S/. 256) | S/. 106 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (S/. 25) | S/. 30 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.85 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (S/. 55) | S/. 23 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (S/. 174) | S/. 63 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (S/. 74) | S/. 33 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (S/. 441) | S/. 127 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 342 (S/. 307) | S/. 135 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (S/. 60) | S/. 22 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (S/. 20) | S/. 11 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (S/. 37) | S/. 13 | + 176% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (S/. 1,825) | S/. 2,321 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (S/. 0.96) | S/. 0.61 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (S/. 384) | S/. 166 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,297 prices entered by 1,002 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Peru
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