Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Barcelona, Spain
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 15% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (€13) | €15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (€4.90) | €3.88 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (€1.80) | €0.91 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (€3.60) | €2.72 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.60) | €1.82 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (€2.14) | €1.78 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (€1.17) | €1.21 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (€2.58) | €1.00 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (€24) | €7 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.69) | €1.81 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (€1.04) | €0.99 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,454 (€1,669) | €1,480 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,757 (€1,065) | €1,096 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (€153) | €132 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (€1,150) | €1,079 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (€715) | €755 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (€80) | €92 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (€59) | €30 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (€219) | €341 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (€88) | €87 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€46) | €29 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 335 (€75) | €87 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (€89) | €84 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (€20,439) | €24,300 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (€0.47) | €1.25 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (€59) | €41 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (€13) | €21 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (€4.79) | €5.39 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (€11) | €8 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (€60) | €64 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (€5.15) | €4.94 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€3.93) | €3.64 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€4.63) | €2.94 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.67) | €1.77 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€2.88) | €2.48 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (€18) | €16 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (€42) | €32 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (€18) | €17 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (€99) | €66 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (€85) | €47 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €10 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€5.28) | €2.43 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (€12) | €4.02 | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (€398) | €503 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.16) | €0.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (€80) | €49 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.03) | €5.02 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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