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 | €14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 55 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 27 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 28 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (Dirham 5.50) | Dirham 5.09 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 14 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 84 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (Dirham 5.47) | Dirham 4.09 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,322 (Dirham 5,699) | Dirham 7,418 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €897 (Dirham 3,866) | Dirham 4,974 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (Dirham 561) | Dirham 676 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €840 (Dirham 3,621) | Dirham 5,099 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (Dirham 2,587) | Dirham 3,460 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (Dirham 440) | Dirham 366 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 302 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (Dirham 1,525) | Dirham 969 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Dirham 508) | Dirham 337 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.29 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 39 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 34 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 225 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 220 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 339 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Dirham 495) | Dirham 354 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,142 (Dirham 99,747) | Dirham 78,106 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.14 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 221 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 50 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 262 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 23 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 74 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 169 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 77 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 595 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dirham 272) | Dirham 358 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 73 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 51 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (Dirham 1,917) | Dirham 1,734 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.66 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 353 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.44 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 21 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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