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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.69 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 4.36 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.26 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.52 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 1.88 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 90 (CHF 24) | CHF 15 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 2.73 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.24 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.46 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,621 (CHF 2,057) | CHF 2,752 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,584 (CHF 1,507) | CHF 2,095 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 756 (CHF 204) | CHF 247 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,485 (CHF 1,480) | CHF 1,579 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,364 (CHF 908) | CHF 1,134 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 500 (CHF 135) | CHF 192 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 (CHF 82) | CHF 42 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,246 (CHF 336) | CHF 712 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 379 (CHF 102) | CHF 140 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (CHF 9) | CHF 30 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (CHF 62) | CHF 110 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 180 (CHF 49) | CHF 56 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 (CHF 105) | CHF 126 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 333 (CHF 90) | CHF 184 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,563 (CHF 23,900) | CHF 25,725 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.19 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.62 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 238 (CHF 64) | CHF 71 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (CHF 19) | CHF 34 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 287 (CHF 78) | CHF 121 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 23 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 4.32 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 4.18 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 3.37 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 3.35 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 57 (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 173 (CHF 47) | CHF 68 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 338 (CHF 91) | CHF 159 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 333 (CHF 90) | CHF 117 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.88 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,648 (CHF 445) | CHF 562 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.68 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 348 (CHF 94) | CHF 93 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.74) | CHF 9 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland
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