- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 53 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (Dirham 3.72) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.65 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 25 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 5.18 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 89 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.52 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 4.34 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,268 (Dirham 5,388) | Dirham 8,155 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 (Dirham 3,699) | Dirham 6,349 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (Dirham 596) | Dirham 760 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €827 (Dirham 3,512) | Dirham 6,440 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €596 (Dirham 2,533) | Dirham 4,234 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 485 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 304 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (Dirham 1,641) | Dirham 1,541 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 386 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 41 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 40 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 276 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 219 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 383 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 473 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 3% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,532 (Dirham 82,972) | Dirham 79,151 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 2.06 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 267 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 74 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 262 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.37 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 9 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 60 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 191 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 77 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 296 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 382 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 65 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (Dirham 1,973) | Dirham 2,077 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dirham 0.89) | Dirham 0.71 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 441 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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