- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 55 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.84 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 7 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.60 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.48 (Dirham 2.04) | Dirham 5.07 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (Dirham 5.77) | Dirham 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 99 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.66 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 4.53 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €887 (Dirham 3,773) | Dirham 8,188 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €609 (Dirham 2,591) | Dirham 6,184 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (Dirham 826) | Dirham 755 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €599 (Dirham 2,545) | Dirham 6,216 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €423 (Dirham 1,800) | Dirham 4,228 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €132 (Dirham 562) | Dirham 529 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 302 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (Dirham 1,547) | Dirham 1,453 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (Dirham 614) | Dirham 429 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 38 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 38 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 249 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 213 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 390 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 459 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,971 (Dirham 76,407) | Dirham 79,039 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 2.26 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 254 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 23 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 65 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 288 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.96 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 28 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 16 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 58 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 194 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 77 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 285 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 357 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 66 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 42 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €549 (Dirham 2,333) | Dirham 2,206 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (Dirham 0.27) | Dirham 0.81 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 459 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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