Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Spain is 5% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 52 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 34 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Dirham 4.21) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.02 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 31 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (Dirham 5.62) | Dirham 3.98 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (Dirham 4.48) | Dirham 11 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 80 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 4.99 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Spain is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (Dirham 5,664) | Dirham 9,431 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €962 (Dirham 3,850) | Dirham 5,945 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Dirham 472) | Dirham 797 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €917 (Dirham 3,670) | Dirham 6,217 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (Dirham 2,686) | Dirham 4,162 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 568 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 283 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (Dirham 1,262) | Dirham 837 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 338 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 47 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 35 | + 27% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 238 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 208 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 350 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 366 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (Dirham 112,171) | Dirham 117,172 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.92 | + 119% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 227 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 13 | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 30 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 285 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 38 | + 79% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 194 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 92 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 396 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 378 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 76 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 36 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (Dirham 2,059) | Dirham 1,944 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Dirham 0.78) | Dirham 0.78 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 274 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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