Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (€12) | €11 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.77) | €3.94 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.56) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.17) | €2.91 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (€1.48) | €3.50 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.16) | €1.51 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.99 (€0.99) | €1.06 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.47) | €0.97 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (€15) | €9 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.04) | €1.93 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (€1.30) | €0.65 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,863 (€1,944) | €1,643 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (€1,404) | €685 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (€177) | €320 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (€1,470) | €854 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (€955) | €600 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (€129) | €140 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (€52) | €13 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (€193) | €400 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€76) | €169 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€50) | €81 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€51) | €40 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (€115) | €100 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (€146) | €100 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (€28,815) | €17,764 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (€0.75) | €1.59 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (€46) | €29 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.42) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€18) | €3.00 | + 511% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (€88) | €50 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.50 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.20) | €3.75 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.42) | €2.91 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.79) | €1.46 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.58) | €2.08 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (€46) | €28 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (€112) | €25 | + 349% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (€92) | €80 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (€21) | €6.00 | + 242% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (€6) | €3.00 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €2.41 | + 295% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (€531) | €293 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (€69) | €30 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.57) | €10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 798 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Slovakia
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