- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (€12) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.29) | €3.59 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €0.88 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.05) | €2.48 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.70) | €1.77 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (€5.81) | €5.68 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.16) | €1.77 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.18 (€1.22) | €1.12 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (€2.75) | €0.81 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 89 (€21) | €6 | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €1.51 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.37 (€1.02) | €0.93 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,158 (€1,915) | €1,267 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,349 (€1,490) | €871 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (€178) | €140 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,440 (€1,512) | €825 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,234 (€994) | €594 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 485 (€114) | €97 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (€71) | €31 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,541 (€362) | €386 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (€91) | €86 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (€9) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 276 (€65) | €77 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 219 (€51) | €30 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 383 (€90) | €80 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 473 (€111) | €94 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 2% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,248 (€18,367) | €19,532 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (€0.48) | €1.20 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 263 (€62) | €49 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.31) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€17) | €5.16 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (€62) | €53 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €4.33 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.93) | €2.70 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.43) | €2.93 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.21) | €1.28 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.11) | €1.67 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€14) | €13 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (€45) | €31 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €17 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (€69) | €75 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 382 (€90) | €48 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (€15) | €9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.98) | €2.14 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €4.35 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (€488) | €464 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.17) | €0.21 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 441 (€104) | €44 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.55) | €5.08 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,475 prices entered by 2,717 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Spain
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