- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 55 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 7 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 5.07 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 14 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 99 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 4.53 | + 17% | |
| 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 | €1,288 (Dirham 5,482) | Dirham 8,188 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (Dirham 3,716) | Dirham 6,184 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (Dirham 573) | Dirham 755 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €773 (Dirham 3,293) | Dirham 6,216 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €531 (Dirham 2,262) | Dirham 4,228 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (Dirham 566) | Dirham 529 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 302 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (Dirham 1,686) | Dirham 1,453 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 429 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 38 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 38 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 249 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 213 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 390 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dirham 492) | Dirham 459 | + 7% | |
| 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 | €20,115 (Dirham 85,635) | Dirham 79,039 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.26 | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 254 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 3% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 23 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 65 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 288 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 28 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 16 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 58 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 194 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 77 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 285 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 357 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 66 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 42 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (Dirham 1,933) | Dirham 2,162 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dirham 1.01) | Dirham 0.81 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 459 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 21 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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