Cost of living in Austria compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 38% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 41 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 31 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 15 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 7 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.91 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 20 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 3.79 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 10 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 63 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 (Dirham 6,462) | Dirham 9,964 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (Dirham 4,495) | Dirham 6,974 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (Dirham 1,073) | Dirham 885 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €941 (Dirham 3,763) | Dirham 5,940 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (Dirham 2,697) | Dirham 3,950 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (Dirham 439) | Dirham 588 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 327 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 (Dirham 1,644) | Dirham 878 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 342 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 45 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 37 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 9% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 203 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 185 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 343 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 340 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 66% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (Dirham 110,643) | Dirham 96,595 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.02 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 96 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 25% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 13 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 30 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 272 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 43 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 169 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 93 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (Dirham 567) | Dirham 320 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 297 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 80 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 40 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (Dirham 1,977) | Dirham 1,944 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.73 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 260 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,443 prices entered by 341 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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