- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 57 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 7 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 5.08 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 112 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 4.51 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 (Dirham 5,587) | Dirham 7,920 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 (Dirham 3,760) | Dirham 6,079 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (Dirham 550) | Dirham 735 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (Dirham 3,357) | Dirham 6,106 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (Dirham 2,260) | Dirham 4,432 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (Dirham 404) | Dirham 527 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 302 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (Dirham 1,620) | Dirham 1,504 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (Dirham 479) | Dirham 470 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 39 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 39 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Dirham 351) | Dirham 269 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 213 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 412 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (Dirham 493) | Dirham 475 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (Dirham 90,864) | Dirham 78,944 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.30 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 251 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 3% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 24 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 69 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 284 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 62 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 196 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 79 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 344 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Dirham 281) | Dirham 361 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 67 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 43 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (Dirham 1,915) | Dirham 2,057 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.89 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (Dirham 264) | Dirham 463 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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