Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (1,195 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (752 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (486 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (183 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (370 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (170 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (625 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (228 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (113 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (346 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (2,094 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (215 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (120 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 194% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,877 (208,703 Дин.) | 62,594 Дин. | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,870 (155,522 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 670 (17,751 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,821 (127,718 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,310 (87,692 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (9,508 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 279 (7,387 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | + 402% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,007 (26,673 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (10,566 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (1,012 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (802 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (6,165 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (4,926 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (9,051 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 362 (9,587 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,181 (2,283,293 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.03 (54 Дин.) | 144 Дин. | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (3,259 Дин.) | 2,377 Дин. | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 94% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (574 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (1,202 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 232 (6,139 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (754 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (480 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (506 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (330 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (255 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (1,796 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (5,457 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (2,217 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (17,410 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | + 592% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (6,691 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (1,893 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (547 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (1,211 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | + 439% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (56,972 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (17 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (7,540 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (514 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Serbia
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