- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 54 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 25 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 5.45 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.31 (Dirham 3.06) | Dirham 11 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 83 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Dirham 4.54) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.29 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in China is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,301 (Dirham 5,933) | Dirham 8,287 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,247 (Dirham 3,022) | Dirham 6,416 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元461 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 730 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,497 (Dirham 3,166) | Dirham 6,491 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,759 (Dirham 2,165) | Dirham 4,251 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元330 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 466 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元96 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 305 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,272 (Dirham 1,309) | Dirham 1,507 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元686 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 389 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元41 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 40 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in China is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元560 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 280 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元260 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 224 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元608 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 384 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元692 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 471 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in China is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元146,085 (Dirham 84,139) | Dirham 78,230 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 2.03 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元150 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 256 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元38 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 76 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元302 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 275 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 17 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 9 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元63 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 60 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元164 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 196 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 76 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元799 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 323 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元413 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 398 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 65 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 44 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,286 (Dirham 1,893) | Dirham 2,096 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元7 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 1.13 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元419 (Dirham 241) | Dirham 445 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,348 prices entered by 1,761 different people.
Cost of living in China is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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