- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 57 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 27 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 7 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (Dirham 4.36) | Dirham 5.08 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 14 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 112 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 4.51 | - 13% | |
| 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 | €1,292 (Dirham 5,375) | Dirham 7,938 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (Dirham 3,730) | Dirham 6,079 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (Dirham 536) | Dirham 735 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €853 (Dirham 3,552) | Dirham 6,106 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €638 (Dirham 2,655) | Dirham 4,379 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (Dirham 384) | Dirham 527 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 302 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (Dirham 1,511) | Dirham 1,504 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 470 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 39 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 39 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 269 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 213 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 412 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 475 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,404 (Dirham 80,750) | Dirham 78,944 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 2.30 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 251 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.86 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 24 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 69 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 284 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.43 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (Dirham 5.39) | Dirham 11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 62 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 196 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 79 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 344 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 361 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 67 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 43 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (Dirham 1,926) | Dirham 2,057 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Dirham 0.81) | Dirham 0.89 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 463 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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