Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (44 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (29 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (15 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (12 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (5.17 ﷼) | 5.44 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (19 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (3.97 ﷼) | 3.89 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (13 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (53 ﷼) | 107 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (4.35 ﷼) | 5.09 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (8,866 ﷼) | 11,528 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (6,436 ﷼) | 7,730 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (626 ﷼) | 653 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (5,516 ﷼) | 6,700 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (3,293 ﷼) | 3,989 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (452 ﷼) | 493 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (346 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (1,365 ﷼) | 1,318 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (355 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (38 ﷼) | 52 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (36 ﷼) | 48 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (230 ﷼) | 250 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (213 ﷼) | 209 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (327 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (336 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (90,196 ﷼) | 75,992 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (2.74 ﷼) | 2.04 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (302 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (28 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (48 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (287 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (16 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (24 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (23 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (15 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (14 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (55 ﷼) | 63 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (187 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (92 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (654 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (261 ﷼) | 316 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (81 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (20 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (45 ﷼) | 50 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (1,982 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (0.46 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (292 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (18 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.991
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AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,289 prices entered by 320 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Qatar
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