Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (414 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (276 ฿) | 217 ฿ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (140 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (66 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (117 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (49 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (184 ฿) | 323 ฿ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (76 ฿) | 92 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (38 ฿) | 43 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (123 ฿) | 59 ฿ | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (500 ฿) | 693 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (72 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (41 ฿) | 44 ฿ | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 134% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (83,894 ฿) | 57,282 ฿ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (60,901 ฿) | 28,062 ฿ | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (5,925 ฿) | 2,057 ฿ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (52,199 ฿) | 21,873 ฿ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (31,157 ฿) | 11,347 ฿ | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (4,281 ฿) | 1,293 ฿ | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (3,276 ฿) | 532 ฿ | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (12,912 ฿) | 10,018 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (3,363 ฿) | 2,143 ฿ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (363 ฿) | 122 ฿ | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (341 ฿) | 179 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (2,181 ฿) | 2,044 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (2,011 ฿) | 1,117 ฿ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (3,095 ฿) | 2,939 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (3,184 ฿) | 2,696 ฿ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (853,463 ฿) | 903,605 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (26 ฿) | 34 ฿ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (2,854 ฿) | 1,331 ฿ | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 135% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (264 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 491% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (454 ฿) | 253 ฿ | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (2,717 ฿) | 813 ฿ | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (154 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (225 ฿) | 72 ฿ | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (214 ฿) | 113 ฿ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (138 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (130 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (525 ฿) | 249 ฿ | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (1,769 ฿) | 697 ฿ | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (867 ฿) | 393 ฿ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (6,189 ฿) | 1,279 ฿ | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (2,466 ฿) | 1,142 ฿ | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (763 ฿) | 300 ฿ | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (190 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (424 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 374% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (18,752 ฿) | 20,363 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (4.37 ฿) | 1.71 ฿ | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (2,764 ฿) | 1,703 ฿ | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (171 ฿) | 135 ฿ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Thailand
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