Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 ($U519) | $U784 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 35 ($U384) | $U509 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 ($U197) | $U230 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($U73) | $U50 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($U146) | $U205 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 ($U68) | $U123 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 ($U207) | $U340 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($U98) | $U110 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 ($U50) | $U80 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 ($U101) | $U92 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 ($U650) | $U373 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 ($U82) | $U152 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.95 ($U55) | $U85 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 155% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,486 ($U160,352) | $U53,115 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,101 ($U100,748) | $U32,962 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 ($U8,481) | $U5,124 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 ($U88,975) | $U35,204 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 ($U58,239) | $U25,026 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 ($U6,421) | $U3,631 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 324 ($U3,591) | $U1,176 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 ($U8,976) | $U13,939 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 ($U3,787) | $U5,679 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 ($U400) | $U324 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 ($U340) | $U324 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 ($U2,973) | $U3,403 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 217 ($U2,403) | $U1,951 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 ($U4,395) | $U5,205 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 ($U4,641) | $U5,426 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 ($U1,064,365) | $U1,080,690 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 ($U32) | $U79 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 ($U2,991) | $U2,391 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 ($U257) | $U279 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 ($U1,098) | $U787 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 ($U3,436) | $U3,229 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 ($U235) | $U246 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($U239) | $U152 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($U244) | $U327 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($U120) | $U120 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 ($U175) | $U130 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 ($U454) | $U616 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 155 ($U1,718) | $U1,534 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 ($U1,063) | $U744 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 ($U5,360) | $U1,148 | + 367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 ($U3,138) | $U2,194 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 ($U860) | $U412 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 ($U239) | $U234 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($U499) | $U193 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,094 ($U23,184) | $U49,038 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.78 ($U20) | $U20 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 317 ($U3,513) | $U2,214 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 ($U239) | $U221 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Uruguay
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