Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (147 kr) | 145 kr | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (102 kr) | 101 kr | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (57 kr) | 68 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (35 kr) | 41 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (16 kr) | 36 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (78 kr) | 56 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (30 kr) | 20 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (174 kr) | 116 kr | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (24 kr) | 25 kr | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (15 kr) | 17 kr | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (30,016 kr) | 21,059 kr | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (20,643 kr) | 14,231 kr | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (2,345 kr) | 755 kr | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (20,149 kr) | 14,444 kr | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (14,339 kr) | 10,113 kr | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (1,830 kr) | 341 kr | + 437% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (682 kr) | 284 kr | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (2,758 kr) | 3,898 kr | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (953 kr) | 1,184 kr | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (110 kr) | 59 kr | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (98 kr) | 313 kr | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (491 kr) | 970 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (561 kr) | 442 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (1,238 kr) | 1,141 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (1,408 kr) | 1,310 kr | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (263,047 kr) | 336,675 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (9 kr) | 18 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (614 kr) | 883 kr | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (65 kr) | 73 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (371 kr) | 196 kr | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (1,624 kr) | 309 kr | + 426% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (82 kr) | 131 kr | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (56 kr) | 90 kr | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (64 kr) | 85 kr | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (33 kr) | 57 kr | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (44 kr) | 29 kr | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (140 kr) | 396 kr | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (575 kr) | 421 kr | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (239 kr) | 312 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (2,713 kr) | 639 kr | + 325% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (1,043 kr) | 935 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (230 kr) | 220 kr | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (80 kr) | 48 kr | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (121 kr) | 66 kr | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (5,009 kr) | 5,355 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (2.09 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (732 kr) | 470 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (53 kr) | 72 kr | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Sweden
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