Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (Php733) | Php286 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (Php534) | Php229 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Php299) | Php125 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Php97) | Php122 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Php199) | Php136 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (Php93) | Php87 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Php404) | Php215 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Php135) | Php137 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (Php65) | Php122 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Php155) | Php79 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (Php960) | Php507 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Php128) | Php74 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (Php81) | Php39 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (Php122,906) | Php84,274 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (Php88,039) | Php39,909 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (Php11,094) | Php5,673 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (Php92,179) | Php26,566 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (Php59,853) | Php15,487 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (Php8,111) | Php5,075 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (Php3,258) | Php1,536 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (Php12,126) | Php22,695 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (Php4,779) | Php7,617 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Php588) | Php343 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (Php640) | Php999 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (Php3,147) | Php1,931 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (Php3,184) | Php1,578 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (Php7,209) | Php4,413 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (Php9,182) | Php3,616 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (Php1,626,953) | Php1,332,570 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (Php47) | Php64 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (Php1,519) | Php941 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Php339) | Php263 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (Php1,149) | Php1,132 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (Php5,512) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (Php398) | Php224 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Php263) | Php183 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (Php340) | Php217 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Php175) | Php79 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (Php287) | Php78 | + 271% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (Php782) | Php311 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (Php2,862) | Php746 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Php1,421) | Php823 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (Php7,039) | Php8,198 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (Php7,611) | Php1,739 | + 338% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (Php1,314) | Php237 | + 456% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (Php385) | Php163 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (Php595) | Php243 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (Php33,303) | Php50,403 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (Php11) | Php34 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (Php4,306) | Php2,215 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Php286) | Php176 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Philippines
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