Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (1,371 Дин.) | 1,850 Дин. | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (1,000 Дин.) | 1,006 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (560 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (182 Дин.) | 139 Дин. | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (372 Дин.) | 301 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (174 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (756 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (253 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (122 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (289 Дин.) | 90 Дин. | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (1,797 Дин.) | 1,372 Дин. | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (239 Дин.) | 163 Дин. | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (152 Дин.) | 91 Дин. | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (229,999 Дин.) | 137,959 Дин. | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (164,750 Дин.) | 77,149 Дин. | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (20,760 Дин.) | 20,094 Дин. | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (172,498 Дин.) | 81,641 Дин. | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (112,006 Дин.) | 51,311 Дин. | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (15,179 Дин.) | 12,769 Дин. | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (6,096 Дин.) | 2,774 Дин. | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (22,693 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (8,943 Дин.) | 16,680 Дин. | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (1,100 Дин.) | 1,397 Дин. | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (1,198 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (5,890 Дин.) | 9,469 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (5,958 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (13,491 Дин.) | 10,975 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (17,183 Дин.) | 12,542 Дин. | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (3,044,576 Дин.) | 2,509,890 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (87 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (2,842 Дин.) | 2,487 Дин. | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (635 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (2,150 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 374% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (10,315 Дин.) | 4,439 Дин. | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (744 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (492 Дин.) | 484 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (636 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (327 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (538 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (1,464 Дин.) | 896 Дин. | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (5,356 Дин.) | 3,559 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (2,660 Дин.) | 1,309 Дин. | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (13,172 Дин.) | 4,698 Дин. | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (14,242 Дин.) | 5,426 Дин. | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (2,459 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (721 Дин.) | 239 Дин. | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (1,114 Дин.) | 322 Дин. | + 246% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (62,322 Дин.) | 79,285 Дин. | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (21 Дин.) | 10 Дин. | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (8,057 Дин.) | 4,627 Дин. | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (535 Дин.) | 426 Дин. | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,286 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 42% more expensive than in Serbia
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