Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (477 ฿) | 185 ฿ | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (240 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (149 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (53 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (130 ฿) | 65 ฿ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (50 ฿) | 39 ฿ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (190 ฿) | 332 ฿ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (72 ฿) | 94 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (36 ฿) | 42 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (151 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (744 ฿) | 761 ฿ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (65 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (35 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 110% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (64,839 ฿) | 41,392 ฿ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (44,757 ฿) | 23,760 ฿ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (6,204 ฿) | 2,172 ฿ | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (44,691 ฿) | 24,600 ฿ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (29,598 ฿) | 11,887 ฿ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (3,962 ฿) | 1,321 ฿ | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (2,695 ฿) | 553 ฿ | + 388% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (10,788 ฿) | 10,861 ฿ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (2,798 ฿) | 2,518 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (325 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (299 ฿) | 187 ฿ | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (1,858 ฿) | 1,477 ฿ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (1,685 ฿) | 1,256 ฿ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (3,207 ฿) | 2,896 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (3,169 ฿) | 2,325 ฿ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (763,778 ฿) | 1,003,900 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (19 ฿) | 30 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (2,082 ฿) | 1,151 ฿ | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (147 ฿) | 108 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (538 ฿) | 232 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (2,185 ฿) | 877 ฿ | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (186 ฿) | 78 ฿ | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (129 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (172 ฿) | 119 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (83 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (100 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (465 ฿) | 198 ฿ | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (1,436 ฿) | 661 ฿ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (707 ฿) | 372 ฿ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (3,035 ฿) | 1,328 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (2,738 ฿) | 1,529 ฿ | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (603 ฿) | 294 ฿ | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (203 ฿) | 109 ฿ | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (379 ฿) | 122 ฿ | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (14,010 ฿) | 16,816 ฿ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (6 ฿) | 3.00 ฿ | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (3,069 ฿) | 2,131 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (181 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,251 prices entered by 661 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Thailand
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