Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 ($U532) | $U724 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 ($U367) | $U503 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 ($U218) | $U209 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($U70) | $U47 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($U145) | $U191 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 ($U66) | $U143 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 ($U330) | $U314 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($U102) | $U112 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 ($U44) | $U76 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 ($U123) | $U92 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 ($U713) | $U450 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($U91) | $U149 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 ($U55) | $U83 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 ($U90,819) | $U51,645 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 ($U70,864) | $U29,981 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 ($U8,409) | $U4,496 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 ($U78,610) | $U33,373 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 ($U47,175) | $U21,627 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 ($U5,813) | $U3,779 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 ($U2,568) | $U1,143 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 ($U8,909) | $U13,757 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 ($U3,555) | $U5,178 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 ($U431) | $U303 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 ($U523) | $U344 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 ($U2,233) | $U4,139 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 ($U2,259) | $U2,107 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 ($U5,114) | $U4,963 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 ($U6,514) | $U4,564 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 ($U1,281,435) | $U1,133,520 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 ($U33) | $U76 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 ($U2,058) | $U2,578 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 ($U241) | $U281 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 ($U815) | $U723 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 ($U3,910) | $U2,596 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($U282) | $U191 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($U187) | $U157 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($U241) | $U311 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($U124) | $U110 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 ($U204) | $U135 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 ($U555) | $U563 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 ($U2,030) | $U1,521 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 ($U994) | $U647 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 ($U4,993) | $U1,067 | + 368% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 ($U4,080) | $U2,942 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 ($U913) | $U358 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 ($U273) | $U236 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 ($U422) | $U180 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 ($U23,626) | $U49,696 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 ($U8) | $U13 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 ($U3,055) | $U2,557 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 ($U203) | $U214 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,752 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Uruguay
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