Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 ($U566) | $U633 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 ($U333) | $U417 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 ($U167) | $U217 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($U76) | $U40 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($U151) | $U161 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.17 ($U56) | $U114 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 ($U237) | $U267 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($U83) | $U69 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 ($U43) | $U51 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 ($U133) | $U89 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 ($U625) | $U313 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($U89) | $U128 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 ($U45) | $U63 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 122% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,219 ($U99,424) | $U42,781 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,423 ($U69,274) | $U24,449 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 767 ($U8,272) | $U3,685 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,128 ($U55,306) | $U26,573 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,254 ($U35,091) | $U18,091 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 613 ($U6,613) | $U2,393 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 ($U3,797) | $U1,590 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,480 ($U15,957) | $U19,831 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 ($U3,776) | $U6,243 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 ($U499) | $U229 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 ($U444) | $U296 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 ($U2,410) | $U2,651 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 ($U2,255) | $U1,401 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 ($U3,533) | $U4,582 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 ($U3,503) | $U3,877 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 98,565 ($U1,063,024) | $U1,091,840 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.56 ($U38) | $U74 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 292 ($U3,149) | $U2,307 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 ($U245) | $U346 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 ($U404) | $U541 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 ($U2,812) | $U1,251 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($U281) | $U386 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 ($U222) | $U146 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 ($U252) | $U279 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 ($U151) | $U76 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 26 ($U282) | $U140 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 49 ($U525) | $U470 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 ($U2,108) | $U972 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 100 ($U1,074) | $U665 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 ($U2,558) | $U1,344 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 ($U3,381) | $U2,313 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 86 ($U923) | $U310 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 ($U218) | $U185 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($U489) | $U164 | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,847 ($U19,922) | $U51,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.54 ($U5.83) | $U6 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 ($U3,384) | $U2,234 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 ($U192) | $U194 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,548 prices entered by 397 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Uruguay
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