Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (CHF 13) | CHF 27 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 11 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.81 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 4.50 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 4.33 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.27 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 2.33 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (CHF 19) | CHF 13 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.87 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.35 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (CHF 2,271) | CHF 3,527 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (CHF 1,432) | CHF 2,866 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (CHF 192) | CHF 205 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (CHF 1,497) | CHF 2,179 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (CHF 1,002) | CHF 1,557 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (CHF 137) | CHF 94 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (CHF 68) | CHF 53 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (CHF 202) | CHF 305 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (CHF 81) | CHF 116 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (CHF 9) | CHF 30 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (CHF 57) | CHF 111 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (CHF 50) | CHF 64 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (CHF 84) | CHF 118 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (CHF 88) | CHF 184 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (CHF 28,218) | CHF 36,492 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 1.84 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (CHF 55) | CHF 78 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (CHF 69) | CHF 211 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.94 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 4.15 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 4.35 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.98 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (CHF 9) | CHF 58 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (CHF 47) | CHF 71 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (CHF 95) | CHF 101 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (CHF 91) | CHF 125 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.27) | CHF 5.21 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (CHF 9) | CHF 7 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (CHF 468) | CHF 434 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.33 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (CHF 66) | CHF 88 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 9 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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