Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (1,270 Дин.) | 1,547 Дин. | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (969 Дин.) | 931 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (449 Дин.) | 551 Дин. | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (193 Дин.) | 181 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (440 Дин.) | 279 Дин. | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (152 Дин.) | 235 Дин. | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (601 Дин.) | 530 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (241 Дин.) | 149 Дин. | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (111 Дин.) | 141 Дин. | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (305 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (1,937 Дин.) | 1,605 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (258 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (136 Дин.) | 80 Дин. | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (298,447 Дин.) | 151,328 Дин. | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (209,990 Дин.) | 73,643 Дин. | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (26,916 Дин.) | 15,962 Дин. | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (180,871 Дин.) | 97,490 Дин. | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (121,779 Дин.) | 49,593 Дин. | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (19,761 Дин.) | 11,108 Дин. | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (10,041 Дин.) | 2,960 Дин. | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (28,301 Дин.) | 32,483 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (10,789 Дин.) | 24,621 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (1,297 Дин.) | 1,636 Дин. | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (1,116 Дин.) | 810 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (5,896 Дин.) | 12,262 Дин. | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (5,638 Дин.) | 4,447 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (10,341 Дин.) | 11,793 Дин. | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (10,336 Дин.) | 12,774 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (2,917,463 Дин.) | 2,502,150 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (94 Дин.) | 191 Дин. | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (2,983 Дин.) | 2,418 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (409 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (919 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (8,266 Дин.) | 3,363 Дин. | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (841 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (517 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (695 Дин.) | 641 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (387 Дин.) | 279 Дин. | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (362 Дин.) | 292 Дин. | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (1,309 Дин.) | 686 Дин. | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (5,133 Дин.) | 3,304 Дин. | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (2,799 Дин.) | 1,223 Дин. | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (9,717 Дин.) | 2,781 Дин. | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (8,886 Дин.) | 5,841 Дин. | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (2,449 Дин.) | 780 Дин. | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (625 Дин.) | 234 Дин. | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (1,204 Дин.) | 324 Дин. | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (59,219 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (22 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (7,908 Дин.) | 4,244 Дин. | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (592 Дин.) | 436 Дин. | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,653 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 42% more expensive than in Serbia
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