- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (Php834) | Php243 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Php396) | Php173 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Php303) | Php101 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Php94) | Php83 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Php187) | Php93 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Php100) | Php60 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (Php386) | Php145 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (Php139) | Php129 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (Php70) | Php85 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Php210) | Php50 | + 317% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (Php1,580) | Php503 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Php99) | Php78 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (Php65) | Php53 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 170% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,102 (Php115,039) | Php46,426 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,041 (Php85,776) | Php22,576 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (Php10,378) | Php3,835 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (Php86,535) | Php28,095 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (Php63,536) | Php16,256 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (Php7,335) | Php2,947 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (Php4,349) | Php1,741 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,466 (Php20,815) | Php24,626 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (Php6,084) | Php5,175 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Php559) | Php335 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (Php555) | Php252 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (Php3,847) | Php2,115 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 225 (Php3,188) | Php1,601 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 437 (Php6,201) | Php4,143 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 514 (Php7,292) | Php3,504 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,503 (Php1,086,247) | Php1,209,730 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.32 (Php33) | Php51 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (Php3,351) | Php1,490 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 155% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (Php367) | Php152 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (Php1,017) | Php457 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (Php4,179) | Php862 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (Php399) | Php235 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Php232) | Php118 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Php293) | Php187 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Php157) | Php65 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Php183) | Php84 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (Php925) | Php178 | + 418% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 167% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (Php2,811) | Php806 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (Php1,146) | Php479 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (Php5,876) | Php1,231 | + 377% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (Php5,003) | Php1,455 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Php954) | Php271 | + 252% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Php327) | Php158 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (Php598) | Php92 | + 550% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (Php28,116) | Php24,510 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (Php13) | Php8 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 464 (Php6,583) | Php2,030 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Php302) | Php91 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,860 prices entered by 1,275 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 119% more expensive than in Philippines
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