- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 ($15) | $14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 ($5.10) | $4.61 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.79) | $0.90 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($3.59) | $3.22 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($1.99) | $4.02 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.46) | $3.40 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 ($1.39) | $1.65 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 ($3.45) | $3.02 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 ($25) | $15 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 ($1.82) | $1.94 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 ($1.18) | $2.16 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,206 ($2,234) | $2,023 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 ($1,715) | $1,561 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 ($202) | $175 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,421 ($1,748) | $1,566 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 ($1,169) | $1,108 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 ($133) | $120 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 ($84) | $48 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 ($417) | $337 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 ($107) | $122 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 ($11) | $11 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 ($11) | $23 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 ($77) | $47 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 ($59) | $44 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 ($105) | $85 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 ($130) | $116 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,429 ($21,355) | $22,091 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 ($0.58) | $0.73 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 ($71) | $86 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 ($20) | $18 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 ($74) | $110 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 ($4.48) | $3.56 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 ($5.18) | $5.06 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 ($2.56) | $3.40 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 ($3.51) | $1.85 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 ($16) | $21 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 ($53) | $44 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 ($21) | $25 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 ($81) | $168 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 ($104) | $79 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 ($18) | $11 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 ($5.79) | $4.81 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 ($12) | $5.73 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 ($565) | $429 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 ($0.20) | $0.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 ($121) | $53 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 ($5.35) | $8 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 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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