Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dubai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 51 (142 kr) | 101 kr | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (83 kr) | 85 kr | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (42 kr) | 58 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (19 kr) | 14 kr | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (43 kr) | 36 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.18 (15 kr) | 30 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (63 kr) | 49 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.95 (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (40 kr) | 16 kr | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (166 kr) | 95 kr | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (24 kr) | 20 kr | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.00 (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dubai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,799 (24,761 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,282 (17,678 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 728 (2,050 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,234 (14,730 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,249 (9,143 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (1,454 kr) | 410 kr | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 340 (956 kr) | 275 kr | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,343 (3,781 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 (955 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (120 kr) | 67 kr | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (127 kr) | 203 kr | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dubai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (683 kr) | 937 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 202 (568 kr) | 400 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (937 kr) | 958 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 365 (1,026 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dubai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (264,659 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.54 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (831 kr) | 553 kr | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 41 (115 kr) | 307 kr | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 45% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dubai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (71 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (114 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (796 kr) | 207 kr | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (56 kr) | 41 kr | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (49 kr) | 31 kr | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (56 kr) | 28 kr | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (32 kr) | 28 kr | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (44 kr) | 21 kr | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (127 kr) | 274 kr | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 29% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dubai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (542 kr) | 407 kr | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 101 (284 kr) | 264 kr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (821 kr) | 966 kr | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (882 kr) | 882 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (264 kr) | 131 kr | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (67 kr) | 40 kr | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (127 kr) | 70 kr | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (6,084 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (1.37 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 345 (971 kr) | 286 kr | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (54 kr) | 66 kr | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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