Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (59 lei) | 49 lei | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (41 lei) | 30 lei | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (37 lei) | 20 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (11 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (4.91 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (14 lei) | 4.49 lei | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (79 lei) | 34 lei | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (6 lei) | 3.13 lei | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 189% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (10,113 lei) | 3,765 lei | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (7,891 lei) | 2,517 lei | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (936 lei) | 559 lei | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (8,753 lei) | 2,319 lei | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (5,253 lei) | 1,556 lei | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (647 lei) | 331 lei | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (286 lei) | 52 lei | + 450% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (992 lei) | 1,452 lei | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (396 lei) | 487 lei | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (48 lei) | 52 lei | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (58 lei) | 31 lei | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (249 lei) | 344 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (252 lei) | 152 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (569 lei) | 388 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (725 lei) | 321 lei | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (142,685 lei) | 105,711 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (3.70 lei) | 7 lei | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (229 lei) | 91 lei | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (91 lei) | 26 lei | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (435 lei) | 247 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (31 lei) | 19 lei | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (21 lei) | 21 lei | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (27 lei) | 25 lei | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (14 lei) | 7 lei | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (23 lei) | 14 lei | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (62 lei) | 44 lei | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (226 lei) | 101 lei | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (111 lei) | 59 lei | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (556 lei) | 215 lei | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (454 lei) | 222 lei | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (102 lei) | 33 lei | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (30 lei) | 16 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (47 lei) | 11 lei | + 326% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (2,631 lei) | 3,811 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (0.89 lei) | 0.71 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (340 lei) | 177 lei | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (23 lei) | 25 lei | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,536 prices entered by 345 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Romania
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