Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
United Arab Emirates | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (₩18,860) | ₩12,081 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (₩12,381) | ₩7,849 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (₩6,368) | ₩5,923 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₩2,410) | ₩2,942 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₩5,091) | ₩5,102 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (₩1,819) | ₩7,780 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (₩11,073) | ₩8,958 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₩2,918) | ₩6,825 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (₩1,440) | ₩4,178 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (₩3,924) | ₩3,056 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (₩28,807) | ₩21,973 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₩2,888) | ₩3,494 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (₩1,806) | ₩4,603 | - 61% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
United Arab Emirates | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (₩3,415,930) | ₩1,500,120 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (₩2,153,188) | ₩1,934,250 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (₩288,644) | ₩240,148 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (₩2,251,741) | ₩1,264,360 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (₩1,507,487) | ₩725,161 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (₩205,756) | ₩80,000 | + 157% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (₩102,355) | ₩28,380 | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (₩303,310) | ₩433,362 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (₩122,291) | ₩100,000 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (₩16,958) | ₩16,029 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (₩12,851) | ₩14,433 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
United Arab Emirates | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (₩86,038) | ₩85,819 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (₩75,280) | ₩66,260 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (₩126,840) | ₩96,399 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (₩132,695) | ₩148,450 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
United Arab Emirates | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (₩42,440,197) | ₩39,273,000 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (₩1,056) | ₩1,635 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (₩82,273) | ₩58,441 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
United Arab Emirates | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (₩4,871) | ₩7,985 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (₩10,951) | ₩12,000 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (₩103,056) | ₩39,691 | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (₩9,770) | ₩20,000 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₩6,154) | ₩15,000 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (₩7,862) | ₩9,644 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (₩4,598) | ₩3,593 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₩4,550) | ₩6,320 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (₩13,752) | ₩14,338 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
United Arab Emirates | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (₩70,319) | ₩37,219 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₩33,283) | ₩27,364 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (₩143,340) | ₩249,761 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (₩137,056) | ₩127,461 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (₩27,527) | ₩15,654 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₩7,927) | ₩5,510 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (₩13,195) | ₩6,631 | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (₩704,277) | ₩924,016 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (₩282) | ₩206 | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (₩99,180) | ₩98,667 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₩6,382) | ₩4,699 | + 36% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in South Korea
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