Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 63% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (R$ 63) | R$ 30 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (R$ 44) | R$ 37 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.28 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.16 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.99 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 5.34 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 55 (R$ 79) | R$ 56 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.32 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 166% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,656 (R$ 13,848) | R$ 3,160 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,743 (R$ 9,671) | R$ 2,215 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 708 (R$ 1,015) | R$ 773 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,589 (R$ 8,016) | R$ 2,776 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,952 (R$ 5,668) | R$ 1,709 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (R$ 769) | R$ 519 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 351 (R$ 503) | R$ 253 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,394 (R$ 1,999) | R$ 2,527 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 361 (R$ 517) | R$ 937 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (R$ 60) | R$ 33 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 49 (R$ 71) | R$ 16 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 241 (R$ 346) | R$ 204 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (R$ 307) | R$ 190 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (R$ 477) | R$ 405 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 333 (R$ 477) | R$ 248 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,978 (R$ 131,916) | R$ 99,652 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.01 (R$ 4.32) | R$ 8 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 367 (R$ 527) | R$ 199 | + 165% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 34 (R$ 49) | R$ 52 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 31 (R$ 45) | R$ 32 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 43 (R$ 61) | R$ 75 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (R$ 391) | R$ 225 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 19 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 25 (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (R$ 83) | R$ 65 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 45% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (R$ 289) | R$ 107 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (R$ 133) | R$ 65 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 469 (R$ 673) | R$ 128 | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 261 (R$ 374) | R$ 337 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 87 (R$ 125) | R$ 105 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (R$ 65) | R$ 12 | + 440% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,909 (R$ 2,739) | R$ 4,025 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.39 (R$ 0.56) | R$ 1.27 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (R$ 437) | R$ 179 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,053 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
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