- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (€14) | €12 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.03) | €3.48 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €0.88 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.08) | €2.49 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.60) | €1.73 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.59 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (€2.32) | €1.79 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (€1.22) | €1.05 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.48) | €0.84 | + 317% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (€27) | €6 | + 330% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.74) | €1.60 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (€1.08) | €0.94 | + 15% | |
| 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 7,938 (€1,908) | €1,292 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (€1,461) | €896 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (€177) | €129 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (€1,467) | €853 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (€1,052) | €638 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (€127) | €92 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (€73) | €30 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (€361) | €363 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (€113) | €79 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €11 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€65) | €74 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€51) | €29 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (€99) | €80 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€114) | €94 | + 21% | |
| 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 78,944 (€18,970) | €19,404 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (€0.55) | €1.26 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (€60) | €48 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (€5.87) | €5.86 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€16) | €4.78 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (€68) | €55 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.43 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.00) | €2.60 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.75) | €2.79 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.66) | €1.29 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.12) | €1.66 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€47) | €31 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (€19) | €17 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (€83) | €69 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (€87) | €46 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €8 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.34) | €2.12 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.14 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (€494) | €463 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (€0.21) | €0.20 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (€111) | €44 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.08) | €5.09 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 42% more expensive than in Spain
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