- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 3% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 55 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 26 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.23 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (Dirham 4.34) | Dirham 11 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 81 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 4.14 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,408 (Dirham 6,328) | Dirham 8,315 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,082 (Dirham 4,861) | Dirham 6,463 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (Dirham 858) | Dirham 726 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €857 (Dirham 3,851) | Dirham 6,444 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (Dirham 2,871) | Dirham 4,232 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (Dirham 533) | Dirham 446 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 312 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (Dirham 1,793) | Dirham 1,494 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 397 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.18 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 38 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 40 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 285 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 224 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Dirham 397) | Dirham 368 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Dirham 525) | Dirham 457 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 39% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (Dirham 89,024) | Dirham 77,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 2.00 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Dirham 327) | Dirham 243 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 21 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 86 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 274 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.41 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 10 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 60 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 196 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 76 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (Dirham 482) | Dirham 341 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 408 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 73 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 45 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €459 (Dirham 2,063) | Dirham 2,017 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 1.34 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 453 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 17 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,550 prices entered by 2,274 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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