Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 ($11) | US $20 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 ($8) | US $11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 ($3.91) | US $3.29 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($1.72) | US $2.26 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.83) | US $2.97 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 ($1.35) | US $1.93 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 ($5.04) | US $3.36 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.12) | US $5.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 ($1.01) | US $2.27 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 ($2.74) | US $1.83 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 ($16) | US $10 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.29) | US $2.39 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 ($1.22) | US $1.21 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 207% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 ($2,621) | US $810 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 ($1,945) | US $465 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 ($205) | US $55 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 ($1,585) | US $548 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 ($1,104) | US $319 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 ($149) | US $46 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 ($95) | US $27 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 ($302) | US $254 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 ($91) | US $143 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 ($12) | US $8 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 ($10) | US $6 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 ($52) | US $52 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 ($53) | US $30 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 ($90) | US $95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 ($93) | US $82 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,361 ($24,874) | US $22,097 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 ($1.03) | US $0.52 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 ($24) | US $28 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 ($6) | US $3.90 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 ($10) | US $9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 ($77) | US $41 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($7) | US $5.35 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 ($4.40) | US $3.96 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.44) | US $4.94 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($3.35) | US $3.02 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 ($2.55) | US $2.32 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 ($11) | US $16 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 ($51) | US $20 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 ($25) | US $8 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 ($90) | US $56 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 ($75) | US $41 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 ($21) | US $10 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 ($5.66) | US $4.09 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 ($11) | US $1.60 | + 596% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 ($542) | US $695 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 ($0.19) | US $0.32 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 265 ($72) | US $60 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 ($5.48) | US $3.03 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Venezuela
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