- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 54 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (Dirham 4.62) | Dirham 4.75 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 14 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 98 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 4.45 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,273 (Dirham 5,504) | Dirham 8,126 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (Dirham 3,776) | Dirham 6,129 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (Dirham 576) | Dirham 754 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €829 (Dirham 3,586) | Dirham 6,283 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (Dirham 2,665) | Dirham 4,291 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 509 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 303 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 (Dirham 1,594) | Dirham 1,410 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Dirham 351) | Dirham 418 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 38 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 38 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Dirham 322) | Dirham 255 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 212 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 375 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 426 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 1% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,440 (Dirham 84,039) | Dirham 78,928 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 2.24 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 254 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 22 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 68 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 265 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 56 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 196 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 77 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 295 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 373 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 65 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 43 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (Dirham 2,008) | Dirham 2,135 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Dirham 0.81) | Dirham 0.80 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 445 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,055 prices entered by 2,350 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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