Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 60 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 28 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 6 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 5.99 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49元 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 21 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68元 (Dirham 3.29) | Dirham 3.77 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 13 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 75 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 8 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.61 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in China is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,422元 (Dirham 7,772) | Dirham 8,052 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,580元 (Dirham 4,389) | Dirham 6,306 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330元 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 669 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,692元 (Dirham 3,875) | Dirham 4,793 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,369元 (Dirham 2,530) | Dirham 3,398 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431元 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 319 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 270 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,837元 (Dirham 1,064) | Dirham 1,164 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 521元 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 416 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 29 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in China is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 527元 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 234 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 262元 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 205 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 655元 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 346 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 794元 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 360 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in China is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,424元 (Dirham 82,474) | Dirham 81,160 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 2.17 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182元 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 115 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 47 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 639元 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 237 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26元 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 10 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 48 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266元 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 169 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 86 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759元 (Dirham 439) | Dirham 578 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377元 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 206 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 81 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 43 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,037元 (Dirham 1,758) | Dirham 1,631 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.60 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418元 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 272 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,391 prices entered by 409 different people.
Cost of living in China is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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