Cost of living in Greece compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Greece is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Greece | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 52 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 34 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.02 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 3.98 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 80 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 4.99 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Greece is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Greece | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (Dirham 3,117) | Dirham 9,431 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 (Dirham 2,533) | Dirham 5,945 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (Dirham 606) | Dirham 797 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 (Dirham 2,059) | Dirham 6,217 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (Dirham 1,517) | Dirham 4,162 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (Dirham 606) | Dirham 568 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 283 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (Dirham 1,467) | Dirham 837 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (Dirham 436) | Dirham 338 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 47 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 35 | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Greece | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 238 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 208 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Dirham 391) | Dirham 350 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (Dirham 542) | Dirham 366 | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Greece | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 (Dirham 113,461) | Dirham 117,172 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.92 | + 162% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 227 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Greece | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 13 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 285 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 27 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 38 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Greece | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 194 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 92 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 396 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 378 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 76 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 36 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (Dirham 3,373) | Dirham 1,944 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.78 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 274 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Greece is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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