Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 85% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 72% 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 45 (RM52) | RM18 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (RM40) | RM13 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (RM20) | RM5.00 | + 305% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (RM8) | RM14 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (RM15) | RM4.20 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 17 (RM20) | RM12 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (RM10) | RM8 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.56 (RM5.29) | RM8 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (RM10) | RM7 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (RM68) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (RM9) | RM4.30 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.13 (RM5.94) | RM3.72 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 127% 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 14,523 (RM16,829) | RM2,487 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,139 (RM10,589) | RM1,744 | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 829 (RM960) | RM284 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,201 (RM9,502) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,341 (RM6,189) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 622 (RM720) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 336 (RM389) | RM149 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (RM892) | RM3,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (RM343) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (RM37) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 251 (RM291) | RM450 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (RM255) | RM204 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (RM462) | RM402 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 408 (RM473) | RM120 | + 294% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 87% 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 92,536 (RM107,227) | RM149,444 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.86 (RM3.32) | RM1.85 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 303 (RM351) | RM112 | + 214% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (RM43) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM29) | RM60 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (RM329) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (RM24) | RM15 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (RM24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 100% 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 147 (RM170) | RM86 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 98 (RM113) | RM23 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (RM328) | RM100 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (RM319) | RM200 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (RM87) | RM20 | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (RM52) | RM8 | + 550% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (RM2,316) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (RM0.65) | RM0.18 | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 320 (RM370) | RM193 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (RM26) | RM10 | + 159% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 543 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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