Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (126 kr) | 131 kr | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (96 kr) | 93 kr | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (45 kr) | 72 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (19 kr) | 15 kr | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (44 kr) | 43 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 (15 kr) | 37 kr | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (60 kr) | 56 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (24 kr) | 30 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (30 kr) | 18 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (193 kr) | 119 kr | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (26 kr) | 24 kr | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (14 kr) | 20 kr | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (29,990 kr) | 18,181 kr | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (21,428 kr) | 12,540 kr | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (2,683 kr) | 2,161 kr | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (18,026 kr) | 12,809 kr | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (12,137 kr) | 9,153 kr | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (1,969 kr) | 1,410 kr | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (1,001 kr) | 295 kr | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (2,820 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (1,075 kr) | 1,437 kr | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (129 kr) | 113 kr | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (111 kr) | 261 kr | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (588 kr) | 1,034 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (562 kr) | 431 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (1,035 kr) | 1,067 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (1,030 kr) | 1,444 kr | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (282,222 kr) | 293,692 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (297 kr) | 833 kr | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (41 kr) | 70 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (92 kr) | 211 kr | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (824 kr) | 252 kr | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (84 kr) | 37 kr | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (52 kr) | 34 kr | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (69 kr) | 37 kr | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (39 kr) | 32 kr | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (36 kr) | 19 kr | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (127 kr) | 289 kr | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (512 kr) | 467 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (279 kr) | 311 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (968 kr) | 1,140 kr | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (886 kr) | 916 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (244 kr) | 145 kr | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (62 kr) | 45 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (120 kr) | 71 kr | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (5,902 kr) | 7,556 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (2.15 kr) | 1.96 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (788 kr) | 412 kr | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (60 kr) | 67 kr | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,289 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Sweden
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