Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (1,337 Дин.) | 1,153 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (892 Дин.) | 632 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (452 Дин.) | 323 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (214 Дин.) | 119 Дин. | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (377 Дин.) | 199 Дин. | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (158 Дин.) | 124 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (596 Дин.) | 443 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (245 Дин.) | 106 Дин. | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (121 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (399 Дин.) | 77 Дин. | + 416% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (1,613 Дин.) | 584 Дин. | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (234 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (133 Дин.) | 52 Дин. | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 234% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (270,890 Дин.) | 87,903 Дин. | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (196,645 Дин.) | 49,103 Дин. | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (19,131 Дин.) | 14,415 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (168,546 Дин.) | 48,783 Дин. | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (100,603 Дин.) | 31,033 Дин. | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (13,822 Дин.) | 9,038 Дин. | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (10,578 Дин.) | 1,293 Дин. | + 718% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (41,691 Дин.) | 32,654 Дин. | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (10,858 Дин.) | 12,775 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (1,171 Дин.) | 737 Дин. | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (1,100 Дин.) | 516 Дин. | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (7,041 Дин.) | 10,002 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (6,494 Дин.) | 5,190 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (9,993 Дин.) | 9,817 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (10,280 Дин.) | 11,692 Дин. | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (2,755,778 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (84 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (9,214 Дин.) | 3,150 Дин. | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (853 Дин.) | 609 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (1,465 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (8,772 Дин.) | 2,633 Дин. | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (496 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (726 Дин.) | 366 Дин. | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (692 Дин.) | 415 Дин. | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (446 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (419 Дин.) | 270 Дин. | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (1,694 Дин.) | 670 Дин. | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (5,712 Дин.) | 2,280 Дин. | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (2,800 Дин.) | 1,008 Дин. | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (19,985 Дин.) | 5,969 Дин. | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (7,961 Дин.) | 3,809 Дин. | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (2,463 Дин.) | 688 Дин. | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (612 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 209% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (1,368 Дин.) | 234 Дин. | + 486% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (60,548 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (14 Дин.) | 35 Дин. | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (8,926 Дин.) | 2,784 Дин. | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (551 Дин.) | 372 Дин. | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 111% more expensive than in Serbia
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