- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (510 ฿) | 188 ฿ | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (242 ฿) | 168 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (185 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (58 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (114 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (61 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (236 ฿) | 603 ฿ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (85 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (43 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (128 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (967 ฿) | 574 ฿ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (61 ฿) | 31 ฿ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (40 ฿) | 31 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 166% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,102 (70,406 ฿) | 38,689 ฿ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,041 (52,497 ฿) | 20,631 ฿ | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (6,352 ฿) | 1,973 ฿ | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (52,961 ฿) | 18,433 ฿ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (38,885 ฿) | 11,124 ฿ | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (4,489 ฿) | 1,010 ฿ | + 344% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (2,662 ฿) | 427 ฿ | + 523% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,466 (12,739 ฿) | 9,864 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (3,724 ฿) | 2,515 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (342 ฿) | 130 ฿ | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (340 ฿) | 201 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (2,354 ฿) | 1,858 ฿ | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 225 (1,951 ฿) | 986 ฿ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 437 (3,795 ฿) | 2,570 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 514 (4,463 ฿) | 2,012 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,503 (664,805 ฿) | 806,768 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.32 (20 ฿) | 27 ฿ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (2,051 ฿) | 880 ฿ | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (225 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (623 ฿) | 120 ฿ | + 417% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (2,558 ฿) | 706 ฿ | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (244 ฿) | 84 ฿ | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (142 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (179 ฿) | 78 ฿ | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (96 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (112 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (566 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (1,720 ฿) | 534 ฿ | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (701 ฿) | 358 ฿ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (3,596 ฿) | 1,804 ฿ | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (3,062 ฿) | 1,041 ฿ | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (584 ฿) | 163 ฿ | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (200 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (366 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 287% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (17,207 ฿) | 14,456 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (8 ฿) | 4.37 ฿ | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 464 (4,029 ฿) | 1,471 ฿ | + 174% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (185 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,660 prices entered by 1,201 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Thailand
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