Cost of living in Estonia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 42 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 30 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 7 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.16 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.44 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (Dirham 2.52) | Dirham 3.83 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 58 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 4.47 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (Dirham 4,419) | Dirham 9,667 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €652 (Dirham 2,576) | Dirham 7,381 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (Dirham 1,006) | Dirham 729 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €725 (Dirham 2,864) | Dirham 5,639 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €458 (Dirham 1,808) | Dirham 4,020 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (Dirham 539) | Dirham 540 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 352 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (Dirham 1,557) | Dirham 1,352 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (Dirham 537) | Dirham 342 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 45 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 45 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 198 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 189 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 341 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (Dirham 467) | Dirham 340 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,824 (Dirham 90,203) | Dirham 90,551 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.71 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 132 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.65 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.94 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 37 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 291 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.93 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.29 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 50 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 193 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 93 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 332 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 269 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 77 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 42 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €912 (Dirham 3,603) | Dirham 1,989 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Dirham 0.71) | Dirham 0.63 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 276 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,623 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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