Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (€14) | €13 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.29) | €3.25 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.53) | €0.83 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.65) | €2.43 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.88 (€1.48) | €1.66 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.10) | €1.68 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.11 (€1.03) | €1.03 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.78) | €0.85 | + 348% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (€22) | €7 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (€1.87) | €1.59 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (€1.00) | €0.84 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (€1,892) | €1,296 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,298 (€1,332) | €825 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 727 (€183) | €115 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,178 (€1,302) | €776 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (€863) | €560 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 455 (€114) | €81 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 314 (€79) | €30 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,261 (€317) | €376 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 326 (€82) | €93 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 35 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (€52) | €80 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 188 (€47) | €31 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 377 (€95) | €80 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 389 (€98) | €91 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (€22,261) | €22,277 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (€0.55) | €1.33 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 235 (€59) | €46 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€4.39) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 57 (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (€64) | €62 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (€5.18) | €4.09 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.70) | €2.59 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.67) | €2.77 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.31) | €1.49 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (€2.68) | €1.67 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (€42) | €31 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (€21) | €16 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 309 (€78) | €51 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 303 (€76) | €45 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (€18) | €9 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.70) | €2.40 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €4.00 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (€414) | €431 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.66 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 348 (€88) | €48 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.28) | €4.93 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,980 prices entered by 2,072 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Spain
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