- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 118% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (67 lei) | 30 lei | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (32 lei) | 19 lei | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (24 lei) | 12 lei | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (8 lei) | 4.73 lei | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (8 lei) | 5.17 lei | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (31 lei) | 14 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (11 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (5.54 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (17 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 410% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (126 lei) | 28 lei | + 341% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (8 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.54 (5.13 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 264% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,109 (9,161 lei) | 2,657 lei | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,089 (6,879 lei) | 1,689 lei | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (826 lei) | 408 lei | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,066 (6,853 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (5,055 lei) | 1,118 lei | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (584 lei) | 267 lei | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (346 lei) | 38 lei | + 810% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,455 (1,644 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 431 (487 lei) | 363 lei | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (45 lei) | 35 lei | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (44 lei) | 22 lei | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (306 lei) | 280 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (257 lei) | 156 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 434 (490 lei) | 337 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 508 (574 lei) | 381 lei | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,604 (87,672 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (2.61 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (267 lei) | 65 lei | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (81 lei) | 29 lei | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (333 lei) | 116 lei | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (32 lei) | 20 lei | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (13 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (74 lei) | 29 lei | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 119% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (224 lei) | 79 lei | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (92 lei) | 48 lei | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (468 lei) | 144 lei | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (398 lei) | 135 lei | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (76 lei) | 20 lei | + 270% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (26 lei) | 9 lei | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (48 lei) | 8 lei | + 516% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (2,237 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (1.04 lei) | 0.84 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 468 (528 lei) | 188 lei | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (24 lei) | 17 lei | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 133% more expensive than in Romania
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