- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (€13) | €12 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.55) | €3.50 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.59) | €0.88 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.04) | €2.59 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.65) | €1.71 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.58 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.17) | €1.76 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.18 (€1.24) | €1.11 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.16) | €0.82 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (€22) | €6 | + 263% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.65) | €1.53 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (€1.04) | €0.94 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,161 (€1,947) | €1,272 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,204 (€1,480) | €883 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 759 (€181) | €136 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,456 (€1,540) | €828 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,334 (€1,034) | €616 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 498 (€119) | €95 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (€73) | €30 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,450 (€346) | €377 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 (€93) | €82 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 272 (€65) | €75 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€51) | €29 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 379 (€91) | €80 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 (€111) | €94 | + 18% | |
| 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 78,754 (€18,788) | €19,410 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (€0.52) | €1.23 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 258 (€62) | €49 | + 26% | |
| 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 21 (€5.06) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (€17) | €4.67 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 269 (€64) | €55 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €4.56 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.97) | €2.66 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.76) | €2.84 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.18) | €1.29 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.18) | €1.71 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (€14) | €13 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 192 (€46) | €30 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €17 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 278 (€66) | €75 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 368 (€88) | €47 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (€15) | €8 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.08) | €2.14 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (€10) | €4.21 | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,124 (€507) | €456 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.79 (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 446 (€106) | €45 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.95) | €5.09 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Spain
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