- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 230% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (450₴) | 114₴ | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (214₴) | 90₴ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (163₴) | 48₴ | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (51₴) | 25₴ | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (100₴) | 33₴ | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (54₴) | 37₴ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (207₴) | 90₴ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (74₴) | 20₴ | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (37₴) | 10₴ | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (113₴) | 18₴ | + 519% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (849₴) | 132₴ | + 544% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (53₴) | 23₴ | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.54 (35₴) | 11₴ | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 314% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,109 (61,865₴) | 15,774₴ | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,089 (46,455₴) | 9,745₴ | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (5,577₴) | 2,000₴ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,066 (46,279₴) | 10,102₴ | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (34,140₴) | 6,789₴ | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (3,941₴) | 1,277₴ | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (2,337₴) | 159₴ | + 1370% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,455 (11,103₴) | 14,490₴ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 431 (3,288₴) | 2,633₴ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (301₴) | 177₴ | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (298₴) | 186₴ | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (2,064₴) | 1,999₴ | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (1,738₴) | 1,438₴ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 434 (3,312₴) | 2,492₴ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 508 (3,875₴) | 2,993₴ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,604 (592,075₴) | 608,190₴ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (18₴) | 30₴ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (1,800₴) | 402₴ | + 348% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 193% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (197₴) | 110₴ | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (547₴) | 243₴ | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (2,246₴) | 413₴ | + 443% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (214₴) | 71₴ | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (124₴) | 54₴ | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (157₴) | 63₴ | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (85₴) | 27₴ | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (98₴) | 41₴ | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (497₴) | 115₴ | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 243% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 243% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (1,510₴) | 327₴ | + 361% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (618₴) | 185₴ | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (3,157₴) | 925₴ | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (2,686₴) | 776₴ | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (512₴) | 123₴ | + 317% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (176₴) | 36₴ | + 391% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (321₴) | 39₴ | + 730% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (15,107₴) | 15,212₴ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (7₴) | 1.82₴ | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 468 (3,567₴) | 667₴ | + 435% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (162₴) | 36₴ | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,789 prices entered by 1,321 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 185% more expensive than in Ukraine
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