- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 54 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 26 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.80 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.11 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 13 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 92 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 4.35 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,403 (Dirham 5,927) | Dirham 8,155 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,058 (Dirham 4,471) | Dirham 6,201 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (Dirham 716) | Dirham 762 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €874 (Dirham 3,694) | Dirham 6,420 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (Dirham 2,724) | Dirham 4,325 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 508 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 308 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €382 (Dirham 1,615) | Dirham 1,429 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 387 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 39 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 39 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 276 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 215 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 381 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Dirham 466) | Dirham 462 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 24% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,209 (Dirham 85,358) | Dirham 78,754 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (Dirham 5.75) | Dirham 2.19 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 258 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 21 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 70 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Dirham 241) | Dirham 272 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (Dirham 5.77) | Dirham 9 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.39 (Dirham 5.87) | Dirham 13 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 58 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 193 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 77 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (Dirham 508) | Dirham 299 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 370 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 64 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.47 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (Dirham 1,913) | Dirham 2,124 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dirham 0.53) | Dirham 0.79 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 445 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 21 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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