Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 162% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (351₴) | 147₴ | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (219₴) | 122₴ | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (149₴) | 52₴ | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (53₴) | 26₴ | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (110₴) | 29₴ | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (52₴) | 40₴ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (178₴) | 99₴ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (67₴) | 25₴ | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (35₴) | 13₴ | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (102₴) | 21₴ | + 385% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (619₴) | 147₴ | + 320% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (60₴) | 26₴ | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (36₴) | 12₴ | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 243% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,710 (58,666₴) | 17,567₴ | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (43,332₴) | 11,967₴ | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (5,221₴) | 1,861₴ | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (36,861₴) | 11,283₴ | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (25,983₴) | 8,543₴ | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (2,776₴) | 1,347₴ | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (2,106₴) | 130₴ | + 1517% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (7,230₴) | 9,198₴ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (2,856₴) | 2,906₴ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (283₴) | 231₴ | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (248₴) | 208₴ | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (1,715₴) | 1,335₴ | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (1,572₴) | 1,116₴ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (2,575₴) | 2,715₴ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (2,629₴) | 2,840₴ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (650,904₴) | 567,349₴ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (16₴) | 26₴ | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (968₴) | 318₴ | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 202% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (140₴) | 82₴ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (381₴) | 153₴ | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (1,978₴) | 264₴ | + 649% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (232₴) | 53₴ | + 337% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (129₴) | 50₴ | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (140₴) | 73₴ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (90₴) | 29₴ | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (95₴) | 41₴ | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (574₴) | 163₴ | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 186% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (1,441₴) | 386₴ | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (639₴) | 187₴ | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (4,524₴) | 596₴ | + 659% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (2,004₴) | 987₴ | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (560₴) | 116₴ | + 382% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (163₴) | 36₴ | + 356% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (342₴) | 39₴ | + 784% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (15,280₴) | 14,993₴ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (4.84₴) | 1.36₴ | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (2,259₴) | 691₴ | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (150₴) | 52₴ | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 147% more expensive than in Ukraine
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