- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 56 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Dirham 4.32) | Dirham 7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 26 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Dirham 3.46) | Dirham 5.04 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 (Dirham 2.99) | Dirham 15 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 104 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (Dirham 4.16) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.48 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in China is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,680元 (Dirham 5,125) | Dirham 7,908 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,478元 (Dirham 2,371) | Dirham 6,133 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425元 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 744 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,603元 (Dirham 2,967) | Dirham 6,102 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,523元 (Dirham 1,865) | Dirham 4,285 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 305元 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 536 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 303 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,242元 (Dirham 1,187) | Dirham 1,488 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 447 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 38 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 39 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in China is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 260 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 212 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (Dirham 325) | Dirham 404 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 469 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in China is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,666元 (Dirham 77,120) | Dirham 78,133 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 2.29 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154元 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 244 | - 67% | |
| 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) | 26元 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 69 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 281 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 16 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 58 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 198 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 78 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 330 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 361 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 68 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 43 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,310元 (Dirham 1,753) | Dirham 2,132 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98元 (Dirham 0.52) | Dirham 0.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 461 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,459 prices entered by 1,504 different people.
Cost of living in China is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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