Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 51 ($14) | $16 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 ($4.10) | $4.04 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.87) | $0.98 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 ($4.17) | $3.77 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.18 ($1.41) | $4.33 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 ($1.99) | $3.99 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.95 ($1.08) | $1.96 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 ($3.92) | $2.25 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 ($16) | $21 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 ($2.33) | $2.90 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.00 ($1.09) | $2.01 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,799 ($2,396) | $2,451 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,282 ($1,710) | $1,579 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 728 ($198) | $237 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,234 ($1,425) | $1,385 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,249 ($885) | $946 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 517 ($141) | $108 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 340 ($93) | $43 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,343 ($366) | $224 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 ($92) | $103 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 ($12) | $45 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 ($66) | $56 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 202 ($55) | $53 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 ($91) | $95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 365 ($99) | $136 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 ($25,607) | $26,827 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.54 ($0.96) | $0.96 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 ($80) | $62 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 41 ($11) | $20 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 18% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 ($7) | $6 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 ($11) | $27 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 ($77) | $116 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 ($5.46) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($4.74) | $2.41 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.44) | $3.07 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($3.07) | $4.05 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 ($4.26) | $1.73 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 ($12) | $30 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 ($52) | $45 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 101 ($27) | $20 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 ($79) | $71 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 ($85) | $70 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 ($26) | $11 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 ($6) | $4.83 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | $7 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 ($589) | $498 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 ($0.13) | $0.39 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 345 ($94) | $46 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 ($5.24) | $8 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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