Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 46 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 28 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 4.55 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 75 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 4.45 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,228 (Dirham 5,451) | Dirham 7,645 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €758 (Dirham 3,362) | Dirham 5,738 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (Dirham 481) | Dirham 661 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €760 (Dirham 3,373) | Dirham 4,915 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €539 (Dirham 2,391) | Dirham 3,499 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 336 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 280 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (Dirham 1,538) | Dirham 956 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 392 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 38 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 32 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 343) | Dirham 233 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 212 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 337 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 336 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 50% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,279 (Dirham 103,284) | Dirham 84,981 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 2.12 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 122 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 18 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 50 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Dirham 256) | Dirham 260 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 30 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 75 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 181 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 79 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 595 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 273 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 73 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 46 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (Dirham 2,105) | Dirham 2,187 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dirham 1.08) | Dirham 0.62 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 310 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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