Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 76% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (RM60) | RM18 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (RM37) | RM13 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (RM19) | RM5.00 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (RM8) | RM14 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (RM18) | RM4.20 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.77 (RM5.98) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (RM35) | RM12 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (RM9) | RM8 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (RM5.22) | RM8 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (RM15) | RM7 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (RM70) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (RM10) | RM4.30 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (RM4.90) | RM3.72 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 66% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (RM9,428) | RM2,812 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (RM5,382) | RM1,744 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (RM930) | RM284 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (RM6,883) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (RM4,158) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (RM698) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (RM375) | RM149 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,127 (RM1,412) | RM3,000 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (RM450) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (RM51) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (RM46) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (RM279) | RM450 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (RM266) | RM204 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 325 (RM408) | RM402 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (RM435) | RM120 | + 263% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 99% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,429 (RM130,843) | RM149,444 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.63 (RM4.55) | RM1.85 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (RM370) | RM112 | + 231% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (RM54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (RM32) | RM60 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (RM51) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (RM375) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (RM25) | RM15 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (RM14) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (RM56) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 135% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (RM241) | RM86 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (RM132) | RM23 | + 463% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (RM366) | RM100 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (RM393) | RM200 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (RM118) | RM20 | + 488% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (RM29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (RM57) | RM8 | + 606% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (RM2,709) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (RM0.61) | RM0.18 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 395 (RM495) | RM193 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (RM23) | RM10 | + 128% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 666 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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