- 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 56 (427₴) | 108₴ | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (207₴) | 88₴ | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (159₴) | 47₴ | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (52₴) | 24₴ | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (99₴) | 33₴ | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (51₴) | 37₴ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (199₴) | 90₴ | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (72₴) | 21₴ | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (38₴) | 9₴ | + 323% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (111₴) | 18₴ | + 531% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (794₴) | 128₴ | + 518% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (54₴) | 22₴ | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (34₴) | 11₴ | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 324% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 324% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,908 (60,130₴) | 15,397₴ | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,133 (46,636₴) | 9,176₴ | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 744 (5,660₴) | 1,945₴ | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,102 (46,397₴) | 9,740₴ | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,285 (32,580₴) | 6,411₴ | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (4,076₴) | 1,349₴ | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (2,304₴) | 154₴ | + 1394% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (11,317₴) | 14,471₴ | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (3,401₴) | 2,877₴ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (288₴) | 160₴ | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (294₴) | 174₴ | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (1,979₴) | 2,062₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (1,611₴) | 1,509₴ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (3,071₴) | 2,471₴ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (3,568₴) | 2,997₴ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,150 (594,227₴) | 638,130₴ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (17₴) | 30₴ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 250 (1,898₴) | 381₴ | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 208% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (177₴) | 104₴ | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (522₴) | 164₴ | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (2,138₴) | 418₴ | + 411% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (207₴) | 72₴ | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (125₴) | 57₴ | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (148₴) | 64₴ | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (84₴) | 26₴ | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (99₴) | 42₴ | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (440₴) | 107₴ | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 255% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 255% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (1,504₴) | 327₴ | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (595₴) | 179₴ | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (2,511₴) | 985₴ | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (2,745₴) | 703₴ | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 68 (515₴) | 112₴ | + 359% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (167₴) | 35₴ | + 382% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (324₴) | 38₴ | + 745% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (16,213₴) | 14,922₴ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (6₴) | 1.70₴ | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (3,506₴) | 611₴ | + 474% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (161₴) | 35₴ | + 363% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,325 prices entered by 1,436 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 188% more expensive than in Ukraine
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