- 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 54 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.80 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 26 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.46 (Dirham 1.92) | Dirham 5.11 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 13 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 92 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 4.35 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €884 (Dirham 3,716) | Dirham 8,147 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €585 (Dirham 2,457) | Dirham 6,207 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (Dirham 773) | Dirham 759 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €610 (Dirham 2,561) | Dirham 6,394 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €431 (Dirham 1,811) | Dirham 4,296 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 (Dirham 547) | Dirham 500 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 307 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (Dirham 1,540) | Dirham 1,429 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Dirham 514) | Dirham 387 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 38 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 39 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 273 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 214 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 379 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 462 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,803 (Dirham 74,788) | Dirham 78,754 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 2.20 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 258 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 21 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 70 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 269 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 26 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 58 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 192 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 78 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 279 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 369 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 64 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €549 (Dirham 2,305) | Dirham 2,124 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (Dirham 0.21) | Dirham 0.79 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 446 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.16 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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