- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.76 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 4.67 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.86 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.20 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.90 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 2.53 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 89 (CHF 24) | CHF 17 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.52 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.31 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.37 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,155 (CHF 2,193) | CHF 2,947 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,349 (CHF 1,707) | CHF 2,451 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (CHF 204) | CHF 182 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,440 (CHF 1,732) | CHF 1,815 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,234 (CHF 1,139) | CHF 1,528 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 485 (CHF 130) | CHF 129 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (CHF 82) | CHF 45 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,541 (CHF 414) | CHF 540 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (CHF 104) | CHF 172 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (CHF 11) | CHF 19 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 276 (CHF 74) | CHF 109 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 219 (CHF 59) | CHF 52 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (CHF 104) | CHF 127 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 473 (CHF 127) | CHF 191 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,370 (CHF 21,343) | CHF 27,784 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 1.81 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 267 (CHF 72) | CHF 86 | - 17% | |
| 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 23 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (CHF 73) | CHF 115 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 5.37 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 5.28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 3.28 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 3.87 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (CHF 52) | CHF 71 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (CHF 80) | CHF 133 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 377 (CHF 101) | CHF 114 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 5.32 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (CHF 12) | CHF 7 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (CHF 558) | CHF 531 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 441 (CHF 119) | CHF 93 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,542 prices entered by 1,506 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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