Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€14) | €7 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €5.88 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.16) | €3.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.51) | €0.93 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.54) | €2.81 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.91 (€1.46) | €2.75 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.89) | €3.74 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.06) | €1.16 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.13 (€1.02) | €0.94 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.72) | €0.82 | + 354% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (€21) | €5.66 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (€1.85) | €1.23 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.20 (€1.04) | €0.81 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,675 (€1,899) | €985 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,211 (€1,289) | €700 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 706 (€175) | €163 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,233 (€1,295) | €651 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,613 (€894) | €500 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 462 (€114) | €123 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (€78) | €14 | + 464% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,193 (€295) | €311 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 348 (€86) | €93 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 35 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (€8) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 211 (€52) | €80 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (€46) | €35 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (€88) | €69 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 338 (€84) | €102 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,387 (€21,871) | €17,446 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.16 (€0.54) | €1.30 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (€58) | €26 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€4.32) | €4.81 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (€18) | €5.62 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 235 (€58) | €27 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (€5.10) | €4.00 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (€3.26) | €2.95 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.60) | €3.52 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.27) | €1.27 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (€2.64) | €2.13 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (€11) | €12 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (€41) | €21 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€20) | €15 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 309 (€77) | €50 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (€79) | €39 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€17) | €8 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.78) | €2.30 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €1.66 | + 541% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (€408) | €436 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.17) | €0.08 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (€83) | €34 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.23) | €3.65 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,074 prices entered by 554 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Slovakia
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