- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.12) | CHF 14 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.71 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 4.12 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 3.82 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.80 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.93 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 2.41 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (CHF 26) | CHF 16 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.54 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.44 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,150 (CHF 2,128) | CHF 2,901 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,155 (CHF 1,607) | CHF 2,313 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (CHF 197) | CHF 180 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,342 (CHF 1,655) | CHF 1,903 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,333 (CHF 1,131) | CHF 1,397 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 515 (CHF 134) | CHF 154 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 (CHF 80) | CHF 46 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,408 (CHF 368) | CHF 545 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 421 (CHF 110) | CHF 164 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (CHF 66) | CHF 115 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (CHF 55) | CHF 51 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (CHF 98) | CHF 131 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 (CHF 111) | CHF 186 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (CHF 20,603) | CHF 27,655 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.87 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (CHF 66) | CHF 87 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (CHF 18) | CHF 32 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 (CHF 69) | CHF 116 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.33 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 4.70 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 4.54 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 3.21 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 3.38 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (CHF 15) | CHF 45 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (CHF 51) | CHF 70 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (CHF 77) | CHF 124 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 (CHF 97) | CHF 109 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (CHF 17) | CHF 17 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 5.26 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 (CHF 557) | CHF 525 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.36 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (CHF 116) | CHF 93 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 8 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,588 prices entered by 1,407 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland
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