Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (363₴) | 127₴ | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (187₴) | 105₴ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (114₴) | 55₴ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (41₴) | 27₴ | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (99₴) | 30₴ | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.82 (39₴) | 41₴ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (157₴) | 96₴ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (55₴) | 19₴ | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.10 (27₴) | 15₴ | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (100₴) | 21₴ | + 373% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (579₴) | 174₴ | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (50₴) | 25₴ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (26₴) | 10₴ | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 181% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,501 (50,029₴) | 21,795₴ | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,290 (35,284₴) | 11,540₴ | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 734 (4,898₴) | 2,071₴ | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,178 (34,539₴) | 11,469₴ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (22,890₴) | 8,753₴ | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 455 (3,033₴) | 1,242₴ | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 314 (2,096₴) | 133₴ | + 1480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,261 (8,408₴) | 10,145₴ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 326 (2,175₴) | 3,138₴ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (255₴) | 323₴ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (229₴) | 157₴ | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (1,378₴) | 2,089₴ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (1,266₴) | 1,155₴ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 377 (2,514₴) | 2,626₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 389 (2,594₴) | 2,928₴ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (590,672₴) | 618,080₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (15₴) | 29₴ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 235 (1,571₴) | 408₴ | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (117₴) | 192₴ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 59 (396₴) | 202₴ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (1,690₴) | 340₴ | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (150₴) | 65₴ | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (98₴) | 54₴ | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (124₴) | 58₴ | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (64₴) | 32₴ | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (76₴) | 37₴ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (372₴) | 216₴ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 143% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (1,114₴) | 434₴ | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (547₴) | 209₴ | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 343 (2,290₴) | 1,414₴ | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 303 (2,023₴) | 1,009₴ | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (472₴) | 151₴ | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (156₴) | 43₴ | + 266% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (298₴) | 45₴ | + 563% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (10,993₴) | 12,555₴ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.66 (4.40₴) | 1.23₴ | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 348 (2,322₴) | 695₴ | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (140₴) | 42₴ | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 115% more expensive than in Ukraine
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