- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (Php804) | Php253 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Php389) | Php170 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Php300) | Php98 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Php98) | Php83 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Php186) | Php94 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Php95) | Php64 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Php374) | Php159 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Php135) | Php126 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (Php72) | Php81 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Php208) | Php51 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (Php1,494) | Php501 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Php102) | Php75 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (Php64) | Php55 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 175% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,908 (Php113,145) | Php43,201 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,133 (Php87,753) | Php22,487 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 744 (Php10,649) | Php3,975 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,102 (Php87,304) | Php29,031 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,285 (Php61,305) | Php16,228 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (Php7,670) | Php2,834 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (Php4,335) | Php1,783 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (Php21,295) | Php25,547 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (Php6,400) | Php5,027 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Php541) | Php322 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (Php554) | Php221 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (Php3,724) | Php2,106 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (Php3,031) | Php1,550 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (Php5,778) | Php4,124 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (Php6,713) | Php3,416 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,150 (Php1,118,143) | Php1,177,060 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (Php33) | Php52 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 250 (Php3,571) | Php1,471 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 159% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Php333) | Php156 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (Php982) | Php457 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (Php4,024) | Php865 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Php389) | Php243 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Php233) | Php114 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Php278) | Php178 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Php159) | Php65 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Php186) | Php84 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (Php828) | Php189 | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (Php2,830) | Php835 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (Php1,119) | Php481 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (Php4,726) | Php1,229 | + 284% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (Php5,166) | Php1,493 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 68 (Php970) | Php269 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Php314) | Php158 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Php610) | Php89 | + 588% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (Php30,507) | Php26,600 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (Php12) | Php8 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (Php6,597) | Php2,063 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Php303) | Php89 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,655 prices entered by 1,374 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 122% more expensive than in Philippines
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