Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (385 ฿) | 175 ฿ | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (242 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (156 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (59 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (119 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (55 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (201 ฿) | 380 ฿ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (73 ฿) | 84 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (37 ฿) | 43 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (111 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (674 ฿) | 722 ฿ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (69 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (38 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,877 (67,168 ฿) | 32,829 ฿ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,870 (50,052 ฿) | 15,616 ฿ | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 670 (5,713 ฿) | 2,207 ฿ | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,821 (41,104 ฿) | 19,020 ฿ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,310 (28,222 ฿) | 10,318 ฿ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (3,060 ฿) | 1,079 ฿ | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 279 (2,377 ฿) | 520 ฿ | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,007 (8,584 ฿) | 9,571 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (3,401 ฿) | 1,782 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (326 ฿) | 184 ฿ | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (258 ฿) | 198 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (1,984 ฿) | 1,437 ฿ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (1,585 ฿) | 1,356 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (2,913 ฿) | 2,270 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 362 (3,085 ฿) | 2,001 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,181 (734,844 ฿) | 870,859 ฿ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.03 (17 ฿) | 26 ฿ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (1,049 ฿) | 1,128 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (185 ฿) | 32 ฿ | + 484% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (387 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 232 (1,976 ฿) | 866 ฿ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (243 ฿) | 145 ฿ | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (154 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (163 ฿) | 124 ฿ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (106 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (82 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (578 ฿) | 265 ฿ | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (1,756 ฿) | 587 ฿ | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (713 ฿) | 339 ฿ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (5,603 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (2,153 ฿) | 1,415 ฿ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (609 ฿) | 259 ฿ | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (176 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (390 ฿) | 97 ฿ | + 301% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (18,335 ฿) | 17,363 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (5.51 ฿) | 2.00 ฿ | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (2,427 ฿) | 1,729 ฿ | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (165 ฿) | 118 ฿ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,425 prices entered by 445 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Thailand
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