Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 53% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 51 (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.81) | €4.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.73) | €0.74 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.87) | €2.17 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.18 (€1.31) | €2.07 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.68) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (€1.85) | €11 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.95 (€1.00) | €0.93 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.63) | €1.30 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€15) | €4.80 | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.16) | €1.47 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.00 (€1.01) | €0.82 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 132% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,799 (€2,222) | €812 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,282 (€1,586) | €653 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 728 (€184) | €113 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,234 (€1,322) | €511 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,249 (€820) | €487 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (€130) | €90 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 340 (€86) | €29 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,343 (€339) | €321 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 (€86) | €107 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €6.00 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 84% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (€61) | €51 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 202 (€51) | €16 | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (€84) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 365 (€92) | €78 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (€23,751) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.54 (€0.89) | €1.33 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (€75) | €30 | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 50% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €8 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (€71) | €42 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (€5.07) | €3.50 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.39) | €2.20 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.05) | €4.00 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.85) | €1.74 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (€3.95) | €1.50 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (€11) | €11 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€49) | €46 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 101 (€26) | €14 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (€74) | €30 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (€79) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (€24) | €9 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€5.98) | €2.00 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €3.66 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (€546) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 345 (€87) | €31 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.86) | €5.20 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 855 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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