- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 53 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 26 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 5.12 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.57 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 93 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 7 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.35 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in China is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,166 (Dirham 5,511) | Dirham 8,214 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,143 (Dirham 2,788) | Dirham 6,300 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元456 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 742 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,556 (Dirham 3,012) | Dirham 6,413 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,664 (Dirham 1,986) | Dirham 4,292 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元319 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 490 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元85 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 307 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,397 (Dirham 1,299) | Dirham 1,532 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元645 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 392 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 39 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in China is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元550 (Dirham 298) | Dirham 283 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元260 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 216 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元611 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 387 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元636 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 479 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in China is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元143,352 (Dirham 77,701) | Dirham 77,664 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.69) | Dirham 2.12 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元151 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 261 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 74 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元312 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 273 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 16 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Dirham 4.98) | Dirham 9 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 60 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元173 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 194 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元94 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 77 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元818 (Dirham 443) | Dirham 296 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元407 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 380 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元63 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 65 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 43 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,318 (Dirham 1,798) | Dirham 2,077 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.68 (Dirham 0.37) | Dirham 0.75 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元425 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 443 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,332 prices entered by 1,687 different people.
Cost of living in China is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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