Cost of living in Italy compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Italy | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 42 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 30 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.16 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.83 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 58 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 4.47 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Italy | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,232 (Dirham 4,848) | Dirham 9,667 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (Dirham 3,575) | Dirham 7,381 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (Dirham 676) | Dirham 729 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (Dirham 3,253) | Dirham 5,639 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €665 (Dirham 2,616) | Dirham 4,020 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (Dirham 493) | Dirham 540 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 352 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €325 (Dirham 1,279) | Dirham 1,352 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (Dirham 535) | Dirham 342 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 45 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 45 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Italy | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Dirham 278) | Dirham 202 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 189 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 341 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (Dirham 422) | Dirham 342 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Italy | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,513 (Dirham 100,409) | Dirham 90,551 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.71 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 132 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Italy | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 23 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 37 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 291 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 50 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Italy | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 193 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 93 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 332 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (Dirham 291) | Dirham 269 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 77 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 42 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (Dirham 2,154) | Dirham 1,989 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Dirham 1.10) | Dirham 0.63 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 276 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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