- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 59 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 4.90 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.62元 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 15 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 111 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.54 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in China is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,312元 (Dirham 5,027) | Dirham 8,169 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,326元 (Dirham 2,335) | Dirham 6,089 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 438元 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 731 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,527元 (Dirham 2,983) | Dirham 6,066 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,447元 (Dirham 1,861) | Dirham 4,475 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302元 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 517 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 83元 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 306 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,087元 (Dirham 1,126) | Dirham 1,455 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 431 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 39 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 39 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in China is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 271 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 228 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 434 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 694元 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 508 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in China is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,509元 (Dirham 77,461) | Dirham 77,604 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 2.31 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156元 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 236 | - 64% | |
| 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 26 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 72 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 294 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 16 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 65 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149元 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 198 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 81 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 777元 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 414 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 352 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 67 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 42 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,255元 (Dirham 1,757) | Dirham 1,980 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03元 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.92 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309元 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 468 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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