- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 53 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.95 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.18 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 89 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 4.34 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,415 (Dirham 6,016) | Dirham 8,155 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,073 (Dirham 4,563) | Dirham 6,349 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (Dirham 732) | Dirham 760 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €858 (Dirham 3,649) | Dirham 6,440 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €627 (Dirham 2,664) | Dirham 4,234 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (Dirham 498) | Dirham 485 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 304 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (Dirham 1,582) | Dirham 1,541 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 386 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 41 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 40 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 276 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 219 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 383 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (Dirham 500) | Dirham 473 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 24% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,098 (Dirham 85,444) | Dirham 78,114 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 2.06 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 263 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 23 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 74 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 262 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.38 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.05 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.02 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 9 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 60 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 191 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 77 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €114 (Dirham 485) | Dirham 296 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 382 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 65 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 45 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (Dirham 1,949) | Dirham 2,077 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Dirham 0.66) | Dirham 0.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 441 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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