Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 114% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil)
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 87% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Natal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 51 (R$ 70) | R$ 27 | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.77 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.29 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.24 | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.39 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.72 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.48 | + 322% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (R$ 73) | R$ 53 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.89 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 3.37 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 267% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 267% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Natal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,385 (R$ 11,560) | R$ 3,006 | + 285% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,804 (R$ 8,002) | R$ 2,033 | + 294% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 729 (R$ 1,005) | R$ 348 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,332 (R$ 7,351) | R$ 2,028 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,192 (R$ 4,400) | R$ 1,331 | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 503 (R$ 694) | R$ 343 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 341 (R$ 470) | R$ 89 | + 428% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,155 (R$ 1,593) | R$ 1,944 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 349 (R$ 481) | R$ 519 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 152% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (R$ 57) | R$ 15 | + 281% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Natal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (R$ 335) | R$ 266 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 202 (R$ 278) | R$ 256 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (R$ 459) | R$ 376 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 365 (R$ 503) | R$ 229 | + 119% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 65% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (R$ 129,652) | R$ 88,266 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.54 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (R$ 407) | R$ 183 | + 123% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 41 (R$ 57) | R$ 85 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 104% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Natal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (R$ 56) | R$ 40 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (R$ 414) | R$ 206 | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.12 | + 590% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (R$ 62) | R$ 52 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 118% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Natal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (R$ 266) | R$ 61 | + 334% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 101 (R$ 139) | R$ 52 | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (R$ 402) | R$ 297 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (R$ 432) | R$ 147 | + 194% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (R$ 129) | R$ 24 | + 444% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (R$ 62) | R$ 9 | + 587% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (R$ 2,980) | R$ 3,515 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.04 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 345 (R$ 476) | R$ 115 | + 314% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 159% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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