Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (46 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (28 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (19 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (15 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7 ﷼) | 4.80 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (23 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (4.51 ﷼) | 4.56 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (13 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (74 ﷼) | 126 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.52 (4.48 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,706 (7,638 ﷼) | 9,274 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,759 (5,708 ﷼) | 6,126 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (656 ﷼) | 485 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,915 (4,872 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,499 (3,469 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 336 (333 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 280 (278 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 956 (947 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (388 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (38 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (32 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (231 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (210 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (334 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 336 (333 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,651 (83,907 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (2.10 ﷼) | 1.46 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 122 (121 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (18 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (50 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (258 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (30 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (18 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (12 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (75 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (179 ﷼) | 177 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (79 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (589 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (271 ﷼) | 343 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (72 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (21 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (45 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (2,168 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (0.63 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (304 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (20 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,140 prices entered by 448 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Qatar
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