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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (€15) | €12 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.54) | €3.41 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.52) | €0.86 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.29) | €2.52 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €1.76 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.66 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.24) | €1.79 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (€1.16) | €1.05 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (€4.40) | €0.84 | + 425% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (€27) | €6 | + 348% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.74) | €1.63 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (€1.11) | €0.94 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,977 (€1,929) | €1,271 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,889 (€1,424) | €895 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (€173) | €122 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,991 (€1,448) | €813 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (€1,038) | €616 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 518 (€125) | €89 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (€74) | €30 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (€353) | €372 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (€120) | €83 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (€66) | €77 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (€54) | €29 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (€104) | €78 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (€118) | €95 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,165 (€20,590) | €19,402 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (€0.55) | €1.29 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 228 (€55) | €48 | + 16% | |
| 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 (€5.68) | €5.22 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (€16) | €6 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (€69) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €4.67 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.72) | €2.80 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.95) | €2.84 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.55) | €1.39 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €1.78 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€47) | €31 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€20) | €17 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (€119) | €59 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 342 (€83) | €45 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €8 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.47) | €2.03 | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €4.00 | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (€491) | €426 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (€0.26) | €0.18 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (€103) | €43 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.04) | €5.06 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Spain
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