Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Singapore
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (SGD $22) | SGD $11 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (SGD $10) | SGD $8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.35 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (SGD $3.00) | SGD $3.11 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (SGD $5.84) | SGD $3.56 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (SGD $2.67) | SGD $3.12 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (SGD $3.46) | SGD $4.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.91 (SGD $1.83) | SGD $2.63 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (SGD $3.79) | SGD $4.85 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 94 (SGD $35) | SGD $32 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (SGD $2.73) | SGD $2.61 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.52 (SGD $1.68) | SGD $2.30 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,612 (SGD $2,834) | SGD $3,548 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,674 (SGD $1,740) | SGD $2,662 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 688 (SGD $256) | SGD $161 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,437 (SGD $2,024) | SGD $2,727 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,272 (SGD $1,218) | SGD $1,642 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 350 (SGD $130) | SGD $92 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (SGD $106) | SGD $45 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 882 (SGD $328) | SGD $734 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (SGD $125) | SGD $196 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (SGD $14) | SGD $11 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (SGD $12) | SGD $18 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 224 (SGD $83) | SGD $101 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 200 (SGD $74) | SGD $60 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 349 (SGD $130) | SGD $132 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 377 (SGD $140) | SGD $185 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 39% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 87,325 (SGD $32,511) | SGD $116,074 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.19 (SGD $0.81) | SGD $2.16 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 256 (SGD $95) | SGD $92 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 (SGD $21) | SGD $13 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (SGD $8) | SGD $12 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (SGD $19) | SGD $16 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (SGD $97) | SGD $50 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (SGD $9) | SGD $11 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.72 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (SGD $8) | SGD $8 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (SGD $4.43) | SGD $3.25 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (SGD $4.80) | SGD $4.11 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 83 (SGD $31) | SGD $25 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (SGD $63) | SGD $50 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (SGD $29) | SGD $26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (SGD $165) | SGD $349 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 341 (SGD $127) | SGD $133 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (SGD $26) | SGD $21 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (SGD $9) | SGD $7 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 50 (SGD $19) | SGD $11 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,817 (SGD $677) | SGD $730 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (SGD $0.26) | SGD $0.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (SGD $132) | SGD $160 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (SGD $7) | SGD $14 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2020.
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