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 55 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 1.49 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.85 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 3.86 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.36 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.46 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 1.86 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 94 (CHF 23) | CHF 14 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.36 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.13 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.42 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,505 (CHF 1,851) | CHF 2,835 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,951 (CHF 1,221) | CHF 2,155 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 666 (CHF 164) | CHF 144 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,140 (CHF 1,268) | CHF 1,621 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,517 (CHF 867) | CHF 1,255 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (CHF 90) | CHF 92 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (CHF 74) | CHF 41 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 897 (CHF 221) | CHF 465 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (CHF 88) | CHF 118 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (CHF 57) | CHF 109 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 233 (CHF 57) | CHF 60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 345 (CHF 85) | CHF 126 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 372 (CHF 92) | CHF 173 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,825 (CHF 21,170) | CHF 27,071 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 1.51 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (CHF 51) | CHF 80 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (CHF 65) | CHF 85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 5.10 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 4.41 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 4.76 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 3.28 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.12 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 175 (CHF 43) | CHF 77 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (CHF 20) | CHF 36 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (CHF 147) | CHF 159 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 366 (CHF 90) | CHF 110 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 5.05 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (CHF 13) | CHF 7 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,756 (CHF 433) | CHF 455 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (CHF 83) | CHF 102 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland
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