Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 46 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 29 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 23 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.63 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Dirham 4.39) | Dirham 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 81 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (Dirham 5.40) | Dirham 4.70 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,429 (Dirham 6,381) | Dirham 7,746 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,197 (Dirham 5,347) | Dirham 5,695 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (Dirham 738) | Dirham 686 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (Dirham 4,352) | Dirham 4,844 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (Dirham 3,047) | Dirham 3,415 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 365 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 277 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (Dirham 1,623) | Dirham 950 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 375 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.74 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 37 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 33 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 225 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 207 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 337 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 345 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 98% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (Dirham 105,114) | Dirham 85,543 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 2.09 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 127 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 18 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 50 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 260 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 12 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 75 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 189 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 84 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (Dirham 518) | Dirham 595 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 263 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 74 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.47 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 45 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (Dirham 2,209) | Dirham 2,008 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.64 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 297 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 20 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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