Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 22% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 40 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 30 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 14 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 6 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.95 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.72 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 60 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.47 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,940 (Dirham 7,644) | Dirham 9,626 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,502 (Dirham 5,916) | Dirham 7,145 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (Dirham 856) | Dirham 754 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (Dirham 4,781) | Dirham 5,821 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €940 (Dirham 3,703) | Dirham 4,054 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (Dirham 694) | Dirham 546 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 348 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (Dirham 1,666) | Dirham 1,109 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Dirham 440) | Dirham 336 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 44 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 36 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| 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) | €81 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 191 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 193 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 331 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 485) | Dirham 341 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 106% 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 | €25,424 (Dirham 100,157) | Dirham 91,361 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.78 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (Dirham 276) | Dirham 89 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 23 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 37 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 283 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 39 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 186 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 92 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 332 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Dirham 232) | Dirham 275 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 76 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 41 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (Dirham 2,556) | Dirham 1,989 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.40) | Dirham 0.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 265 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 20 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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