| AED |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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Dirham 48
|
($13)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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Dirham 30
|
($8)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
Dirham 15
|
($4.04)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
Dirham 6
|
($1.66)
|
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12 eggs, large
|
Dirham 14
|
($3.82)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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Dirham 4.53
|
($1.23)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
Dirham 27
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
Dirham 7
|
($1.96)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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Dirham 3.89
|
($1.06)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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Dirham 11
|
($2.95)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
Dirham 59
|
($16)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
Dirham 8
|
($2.25)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
Dirham 3.91
|
($1.06)
|
|
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| AED |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
Dirham 7,525
|
($2,049)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
Dirham 4,295
|
($1,169)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
Dirham 743
|
($202)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
Dirham 5,494
|
($1,496)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
Dirham 3,319
|
($904)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
Dirham 557
|
($152)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
Dirham 299
|
($81)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
Dirham 1,059
|
($288)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
Dirham 359
|
($98)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
Dirham 41
|
($11)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
Dirham 36
|
($10)
|
|
|
| AED |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
Dirham 223
|
($61)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
Dirham 213
|
($58)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
Dirham 279
|
($76)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
Dirham 340
|
($92)
|
| AED |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
Dirham 113,480
|
($30,896)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
Dirham 3.57
|
($0.97)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
Dirham 295
|
($80)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
Dirham 43
|
($12)
|
|
|
| AED |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
Dirham 25
|
($7)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
Dirham 41
|
($11)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
Dirham 300
|
($82)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
Dirham 20
|
($5.46)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
Dirham 16
|
($4.44)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
Dirham 20
|
($5.44)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
Dirham 11
|
($3.07)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
Dirham 13
|
($3.60)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
Dirham 42
|
($11)
|
| AED |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
Dirham 193
|
($52)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
Dirham 105
|
($29)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
Dirham 292
|
($79)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
Dirham 313
|
($85)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
Dirham 94
|
($26)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
Dirham 23
|
($6)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
Dirham 45
|
($12)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
Dirham 2,162
|
($589)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
Dirham 0.49
|
($0.13)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
Dirham 337
|
($92)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
Dirham 18
|
($4.99)
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