Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 44% more expensive than in Anshan (China)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 51 (95元) | 20元 | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (56元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (30元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (13元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (29元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.07 (10元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (46元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (14元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.07 (8元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (27元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (111元) | 90元 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (16元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.99 (7元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,385 (15,733元) | 2,200元 | + 615% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,804 (10,890元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 729 (1,367元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,332 (10,005元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,192 (5,989元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 503 (944元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 341 (640元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,155 (2,168元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 349 (654元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (76元) | 25元 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (78元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Anshan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (455元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 202 (378元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (625元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 365 (684元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (176,451元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.54 (7元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (554元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 41 (77元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (47元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (76元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (564元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (38元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (31元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (38元) | 20元 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (21元) | 5.00元 | + 323% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (29元) | 10元 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (85元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (362元) | 30元 | + 1105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 101 (189元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (548元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (588元) | 400元 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (176元) | 50元 | + 252% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (44元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (85元) | 20元 | + 323% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (4,056元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (0.91元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 345 (648元) | 200元 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (36元) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 813 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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