Cost of living in France compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in France is 25% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 52 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 34 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 7 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.02 | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 31 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.98 | + 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 80 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 4.99 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in France is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (Dirham 6,837) | Dirham 9,431 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (Dirham 5,340) | Dirham 5,945 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (Dirham 766) | Dirham 797 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (Dirham 4,132) | Dirham 6,217 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (Dirham 3,399) | Dirham 4,162 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (Dirham 542) | Dirham 568 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 283 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (Dirham 1,831) | Dirham 837 | + 119% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (Dirham 566) | Dirham 338 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 47 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 35 | + 85% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in France is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 238 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 208 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 350 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 366 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in France is 17% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (Dirham 118,188) | Dirham 117,172 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.92 | + 159% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 227 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in France is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 30 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 285 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 38 | + 123% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in France is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 194 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 92 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 396 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 378 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 76 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 36 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (Dirham 2,493) | Dirham 1,944 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dirham 0.95) | Dirham 0.78 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 274 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 18 | + 153% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,180 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in France is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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