- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 54 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 4.75 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (Dirham 3.04) | Dirham 14 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 98 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 7 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.45 | + 56% | |
| 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 | 元9,961 (Dirham 5,336) | Dirham 8,126 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,816 (Dirham 2,580) | Dirham 6,129 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 754 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,460 (Dirham 2,924) | Dirham 6,283 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,552 (Dirham 1,903) | Dirham 4,291 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 509 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 303 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (Dirham 1,296) | Dirham 1,410 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 418 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 38 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 38 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in China is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 255 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 212 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 375 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 426 | - 15% | |
| 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142,889 (Dirham 76,539) | Dirham 78,928 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 2.24 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 254 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 68 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 265 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 56 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 196 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 77 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (Dirham 443) | Dirham 295 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 373 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 65 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 43 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (Dirham 1,778) | Dirham 2,135 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (Dirham 0.35) | Dirham 0.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 445 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,458 prices entered by 1,620 different people.
Cost of living in China is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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