- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 3% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (₩17,280) | ₩8,985 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (₩8,372) | ₩6,528 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (₩6,442) | ₩4,957 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₩2,097) | ₩2,498 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₩4,007) | ₩3,427 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₩2,049) | ₩5,263 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (₩8,033) | ₩10,856 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₩2,909) | ₩6,767 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (₩1,551) | ₩4,225 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (₩4,482) | ₩2,513 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (₩32,112) | ₩19,403 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₩2,203) | ₩2,739 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (₩1,378) | ₩3,350 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,908 (₩2,432,361) | ₩1,496,450 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,133 (₩1,886,495) | ₩1,108,410 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 744 (₩228,937) | ₩148,919 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,102 (₩1,876,837) | ₩994,024 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,285 (₩1,317,915) | ₩612,536 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (₩164,882) | ₩132,259 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (₩93,185) | ₩25,690 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (₩457,802) | ₩512,162 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (₩137,591) | ₩97,084 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₩11,633) | ₩11,442 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (₩11,906) | ₩13,547 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (₩80,065) | ₩83,855 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (₩65,158) | ₩54,603 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (₩124,209) | ₩96,827 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (₩144,318) | ₩153,217 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 3% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (₩24,032,177) | ₩30,660,700 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (₩703) | ₩1,556 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 250 (₩76,777) | ₩63,764 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (₩7,158) | ₩5,647 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (₩21,116) | ₩7,057 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (₩86,497) | ₩32,530 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (₩8,369) | ₩10,272 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₩4,999) | ₩8,076 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₩5,985) | ₩7,730 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₩3,411) | ₩3,061 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₩4,000) | ₩2,686 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (₩17,805) | ₩18,295 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (₩60,834) | ₩30,601 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (₩24,059) | ₩20,654 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (₩101,588) | ₩118,894 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (₩111,054) | ₩60,511 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 68 (₩20,849) | ₩9,150 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₩6,756) | ₩4,929 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (₩13,121) | ₩4,728 | + 178% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (₩655,839) | ₩577,048 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (₩256) | ₩382 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (₩141,822) | ₩76,765 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₩6,509) | ₩4,500 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,472 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in South Korea
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