Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Germany is 8% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 52 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 34 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 7 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 5.02 | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 31 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.98 | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 11 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 80 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.99 | + 51% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Germany is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (Dirham 8,008) | Dirham 9,431 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (Dirham 6,299) | Dirham 5,945 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (Dirham 907) | Dirham 797 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (Dirham 4,960) | Dirham 6,217 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (Dirham 3,619) | Dirham 4,162 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (Dirham 651) | Dirham 568 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 283 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (Dirham 1,470) | Dirham 837 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 338 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 47 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 35 | + 98% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Germany is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 238 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 208 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 350 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Dirham 481) | Dirham 366 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 9% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (Dirham 132,254) | Dirham 117,172 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.92 | + 150% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 227 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 13 | + 159% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 30 | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 285 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 38 | + 123% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 194 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 92 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 396 | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 378 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 76 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 36 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (Dirham 2,312) | Dirham 1,944 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Dirham 0.54) | Dirham 0.78 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 274 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 18 | + 87% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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