Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 52 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19元 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 5.35 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 24 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 4.03 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00元 (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 13 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129元 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 56 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 9 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.97 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in China is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,117元 (Dirham 7,102) | Dirham 9,160 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,964元 (Dirham 4,312) | Dirham 6,658 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401元 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 811 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,407元 (Dirham 4,552) | Dirham 5,412 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,412元 (Dirham 2,389) | Dirham 3,534 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 242元 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 546 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 343 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,521元 (Dirham 823) | Dirham 1,466 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 661元 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 330 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56元 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 43 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 44 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in China is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 491元 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 225 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261元 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 207 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 342 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 662元 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 344 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in China is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,872元 (Dirham 81,690) | Dirham 97,182 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 3.42 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 283 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 40% 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 16) | Dirham 23 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 37 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 371元 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 329 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63元 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 54 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267元 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 196 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 97 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,234元 (Dirham 668) | Dirham 237 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 473元 (Dirham 256) | Dirham 332 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 77 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 45 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,289元 (Dirham 1,781) | Dirham 1,845 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Dirham 0.13) | Dirham 0.53 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 449元 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 296 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29元 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in China is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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