- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 ($7) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 ($5.34) | $4.58 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.81) | $0.90 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($3.55) | $3.21 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($1.80) | $4.00 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.47) | $3.37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.80 ($1.31) | $1.61 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 ($3.94) | $3.16 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 ($27) | $15 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 ($1.96) | $1.93 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 ($1.22) | $2.14 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,152 ($2,219) | $2,030 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,129 ($1,669) | $1,558 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 ($205) | $177 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 ($1,711) | $1,568 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 ($1,168) | $1,118 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 ($139) | $123 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 ($83) | $48 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,410 ($384) | $336 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 ($114) | $120 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 ($10) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 ($10) | $23 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 ($69) | $47 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 ($58) | $45 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 ($102) | $85 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 ($116) | $114 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 ($21,489) | $22,136 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 ($0.61) | $0.75 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 ($69) | $85 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 ($5.94) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 ($19) | $19 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 ($72) | $113 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($4.65) | $3.49 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 ($5.15) | $5.08 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($3.04) | $3.42 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 ($3.49) | $1.85 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 ($15) | $21 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 ($53) | $44 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 ($21) | $25 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 ($80) | $168 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 ($102) | $79 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 ($18) | $11 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 ($5.84) | $4.85 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 ($12) | $5.81 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 ($581) | $429 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 ($0.22) | $0.31 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 ($121) | $53 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 ($5.72) | $8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in United States
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