- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 1% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (₩17,959) | ₩9,025 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₩8,524) | ₩6,426 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (₩6,517) | ₩4,610 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₩2,036) | ₩2,484 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₩4,024) | ₩3,658 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₩2,151) | ₩5,000 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (₩8,307) | ₩10,856 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (₩2,991) | ₩6,723 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (₩1,500) | ₩5,317 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (₩4,520) | ₩2,458 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (₩34,030) | ₩20,617 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₩2,132) | ₩2,668 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (₩1,401) | ₩2,969 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,102 (₩2,478,265) | ₩1,470,030 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,041 (₩1,847,868) | ₩1,134,840 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (₩223,579) | ₩146,543 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (₩1,864,220) | ₩882,325 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (₩1,368,745) | ₩570,318 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (₩158,012) | ₩112,279 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (₩93,698) | ₩26,295 | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,466 (₩448,406) | ₩512,162 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (₩131,072) | ₩97,084 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₩12,050) | ₩11,442 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (₩11,958) | ₩14,304 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (₩82,874) | ₩79,227 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 225 (₩68,671) | ₩47,464 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 437 (₩133,583) | ₩94,651 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 514 (₩157,097) | ₩138,932 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,503 (₩23,400,918) | ₩30,995,700 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.32 (₩708) | ₩1,534 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (₩72,182) | ₩60,943 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (₩7,912) | ₩5,647 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (₩21,913) | ₩7,057 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (₩90,030) | ₩33,974 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (₩8,591) | ₩10,272 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₩4,989) | ₩8,076 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (₩6,302) | ₩7,730 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₩3,389) | ₩3,061 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₩3,936) | ₩2,686 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (₩19,928) | ₩17,313 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (₩60,554) | ₩31,427 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (₩24,690) | ₩20,366 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (₩126,590) | ₩92,667 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (₩107,789) | ₩56,926 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (₩20,547) | ₩8,562 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₩7,054) | ₩5,126 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (₩12,881) | ₩4,787 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (₩605,691) | ₩577,048 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (₩281) | ₩382 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 464 (₩141,826) | ₩66,291 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₩6,496) | ₩4,516 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,896 prices entered by 1,144 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in South Korea
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