- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 54 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 27 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.01 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 14 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 100 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 4.50 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,434 (Dirham 6,072) | Dirham 8,094 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (Dirham 4,603) | Dirham 6,184 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (Dirham 742) | Dirham 755 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €903 (Dirham 3,824) | Dirham 6,216 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (Dirham 2,867) | Dirham 4,228 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 529 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 302 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (Dirham 1,595) | Dirham 1,461 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 429 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 38 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 252 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 213 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 387) | Dirham 398 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Dirham 480) | Dirham 463 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 29% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,494 (Dirham 86,800) | Dirham 79,039 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 2.26 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 249 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 22 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 65 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 288 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 28 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 58 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 196 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 77 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (Dirham 543) | Dirham 299 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 360 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 66 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 42 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (Dirham 1,938) | Dirham 2,162 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Dirham 0.53) | Dirham 0.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 460 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 21 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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