Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (Php774) | Php265 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (Php451) | Php192 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Php226) | Php130 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Php99) | Php93 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Php221) | Php119 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (Php80) | Php119 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (Php355) | Php324 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Php115) | Php171 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (Php60) | Php115 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Php188) | Php69 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (Php829) | Php575 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (Php127) | Php100 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (Php59) | Php73 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 178% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (Php136,699) | Php45,179 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (Php99,361) | Php29,952 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (Php12,106) | Php4,922 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (Php80,768) | Php30,587 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (Php52,736) | Php13,988 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (Php8,147) | Php4,697 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (Php5,122) | Php1,250 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (Php21,885) | Php17,521 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (Php4,920) | Php4,929 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (Php648) | Php355 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (Php662) | Php865 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (Php3,364) | Php2,577 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (Php3,089) | Php1,552 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (Php5,102) | Php4,435 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (Php5,131) | Php3,280 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (Php1,450,341) | Php1,253,990 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (Php51) | Php74 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (Php4,224) | Php1,383 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Php339) | Php426 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (Php559) | Php1,372 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (Php4,905) | Php901 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (Php389) | Php205 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Php264) | Php185 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Php349) | Php180 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (Php205) | Php108 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (Php288) | Php132 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (Php813) | Php284 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 134% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (Php2,919) | Php847 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (Php1,452) | Php550 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (Php3,539) | Php1,612 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (Php4,952) | Php1,760 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (Php1,153) | Php307 | + 275% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Php317) | Php151 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Php668) | Php88 | + 662% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (Php27,531) | Php14,492 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (Php8) | Php8 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (Php4,420) | Php2,348 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Php287) | Php142 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,040 prices entered by 439 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Philippines
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