- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 57 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 7 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.08 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.08 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 14 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 112 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Dirham 5.14) | Dirham 4.51 | + 14% | |
| 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 | €1,438 (Dirham 5,988) | Dirham 7,917 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,093 (Dirham 4,549) | Dirham 6,079 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (Dirham 768) | Dirham 735 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (Dirham 3,777) | Dirham 6,106 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (Dirham 2,830) | Dirham 4,432 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 527 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 302 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (Dirham 1,570) | Dirham 1,504 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 387) | Dirham 470 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 39 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 39 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 269 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 213 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 412 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (Dirham 463) | Dirham 475 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 27% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (Dirham 86,218) | Dirham 78,944 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Dirham 5.88) | Dirham 2.30 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 251 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 24 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 69 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 284 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 62 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 196 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 79 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 344 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 361 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 67 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 43 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (Dirham 1,887) | Dirham 2,057 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dirham 0.51) | Dirham 0.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 463 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 21 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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