Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 102% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (1,632 Дин.) | 1,210 Дин. | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (820 Дин.) | 537 Дин. | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (510 Дин.) | 300 Дин. | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (182 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (443 Дин.) | 176 Дин. | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (172 Дин.) | 127 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (649 Дин.) | 350 Дин. | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (247 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (122 Дин.) | 73 Дин. | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (515 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 595% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (2,545 Дин.) | 622 Дин. | + 309% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (224 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (119 Дин.) | 42 Дин. | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 196% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (221,716 Дин.) | 67,899 Дин. | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (153,047 Дин.) | 46,968 Дин. | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (21,213 Дин.) | 14,069 Дин. | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (152,819 Дин.) | 43,923 Дин. | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (101,210 Дин.) | 26,623 Дин. | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (13,549 Дин.) | 10,389 Дин. | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (9,216 Дин.) | 1,575 Дин. | + 485% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (36,890 Дин.) | 39,948 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (9,568 Дин.) | 13,587 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (1,112 Дин.) | 643 Дин. | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (1,022 Дин.) | 445 Дин. | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (6,352 Дин.) | 9,874 Дин. | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (5,762 Дин.) | 4,081 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (10,965 Дин.) | 9,180 Дин. | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (10,837 Дин.) | 12,002 Дин. | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (2,611,729 Дин.) | 1,993,000 Дин. | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (65 Дин.) | 155 Дин. | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (7,118 Дин.) | 3,024 Дин. | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 85% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (502 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (1,839 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (7,472 Дин.) | 2,481 Дин. | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (637 Дин.) | 386 Дин. | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (443 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (587 Дин.) | 365 Дин. | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (283 Дин.) | 141 Дин. | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (341 Дин.) | 164 Дин. | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (1,589 Дин.) | 504 Дин. | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 137% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (4,911 Дин.) | 1,815 Дин. | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (2,418 Дин.) | 864 Дин. | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (10,379 Дин.) | 3,000 Дин. | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (9,362 Дин.) | 3,587 Дин. | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (2,062 Дин.) | 473 Дин. | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (693 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | + 317% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (1,296 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | + 543% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (47,908 Дин.) | 62,759 Дин. | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (21 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (10,496 Дин.) | 2,775 Дин. | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (619 Дин.) | 322 Дин. | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Serbia
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