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 45) | Dirham 55 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 28 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.83 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.03 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.12 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 17 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 86 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 4.02 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,491 (Dirham 5,949) | Dirham 7,518 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,095 (Dirham 4,371) | Dirham 5,190 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (Dirham 801) | Dirham 719 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €934 (Dirham 3,727) | Dirham 5,182 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €715 (Dirham 2,852) | Dirham 3,432 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 459 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 313 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (Dirham 1,611) | Dirham 1,251 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 324 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 38 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 35 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 215 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 195 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 372 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 367 | + 26% | |
| 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 | €21,642 (Dirham 86,383) | Dirham 88,560 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 2.20 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 241 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 17 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 62 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 253 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.64 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Dirham 5.89) | Dirham 10 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 54 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 167 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 82 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 352 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 317 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 70 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (Dirham 1,866) | Dirham 1,625 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 356 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 21 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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