Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (66 lei) | 33 lei | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (32 lei) | 21 lei | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.92 (7 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (28 lei) | 15 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (10 lei) | 3.81 lei | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.14 (4.88 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (18 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 440% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (99 lei) | 29 lei | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (9 lei) | 5.85 lei | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.23 (4.99 lei) | 2.44 lei | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 233% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,697 (9,086 lei) | 2,820 lei | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,211 (6,151 lei) | 1,723 lei | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 706 (834 lei) | 405 lei | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,233 (6,177 lei) | 1,604 lei | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,613 (4,266 lei) | 1,071 lei | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 465 (549 lei) | 233 lei | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (371 lei) | 37 lei | + 915% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,193 (1,408 lei) | 1,498 lei | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 348 (411 lei) | 359 lei | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 35 (41 lei) | 39 lei | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (40 lei) | 29 lei | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 211 (250 lei) | 231 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (219 lei) | 148 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (419 lei) | 326 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 338 (399 lei) | 351 lei | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,142 (104,052 lei) | 84,369 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.15 (2.54 lei) | 5.75 lei | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (278 lei) | 69 lei | + 305% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (21 lei) | 26 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (85 lei) | 30 lei | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 235 (277 lei) | 133 lei | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (22 lei) | 17 lei | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (53 lei) | 28 lei | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 104% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (196 lei) | 94 lei | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (95 lei) | 49 lei | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 309 (365 lei) | 155 lei | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (375 lei) | 131 lei | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (79 lei) | 21 lei | + 271% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (28 lei) | 12 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (51 lei) | 8 lei | + 553% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (1,946 lei) | 2,177 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.83 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (397 lei) | 181 lei | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (25 lei) | 18 lei | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.181
RON
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,867 prices entered by 794 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 115% more expensive than in Romania
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Austria is 77% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Romania
- Cost of living in Angola is 44% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Romania
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 140% more expensive than in Romania