- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (505 ฿) | 213 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (245 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (188 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (61 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (117 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (60 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (234 ฿) | 397 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (85 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (45 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (131 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (936 ฿) | 675 ฿ | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (64 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (40 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 140% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,913 (70,954 ฿) | 41,758 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (54,929 ฿) | 23,186 ฿ | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (6,818 ฿) | 2,771 ฿ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (54,622 ฿) | 21,373 ฿ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (38,367 ฿) | 11,370 ฿ | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (4,807 ฿) | 1,898 ฿ | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (2,717 ฿) | 485 ฿ | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (13,347 ฿) | 12,192 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (4,011 ฿) | 2,376 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (339 ฿) | 173 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (345 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (2,334 ฿) | 2,250 ฿ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (1,900 ฿) | 1,636 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (3,621 ฿) | 3,194 ฿ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (4,207 ฿) | 2,865 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (700,633 ฿) | 1,679,160 ฿ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (20 ฿) | 29 ฿ | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (2,185 ฿) | 1,283 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (209 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (616 ฿) | 159 ฿ | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (2,522 ฿) | 969 ฿ | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (244 ฿) | 132 ฿ | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (146 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (174 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (99 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (117 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (519 ฿) | 260 ฿ | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (1,774 ฿) | 688 ฿ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (701 ฿) | 393 ฿ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (2,962 ฿) | 1,805 ฿ | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 359 (3,215 ฿) | 1,400 ฿ | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (598 ฿) | 229 ฿ | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (197 ฿) | 104 ฿ | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (383 ฿) | 103 ฿ | + 273% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (19,120 ฿) | 16,846 ฿ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (7 ฿) | 5.49 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (4,135 ฿) | 2,187 ฿ | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (191 ฿) | 120 ฿ | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,373 prices entered by 1,253 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Thailand
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