Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Singapore
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (SGD $21) | SGD $11 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (SGD $10) | SGD $8 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (SGD $8) | SGD $5.49 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (SGD $2.91) | SGD $2.99 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (SGD $5.83) | SGD $3.49 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (SGD $2.60) | SGD $3.43 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (SGD $10) | SGD $16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (SGD $3.46) | SGD $4.28 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (SGD $1.89) | SGD $2.50 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (SGD $4.18) | SGD $4.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (SGD $40) | SGD $31 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (SGD $2.73) | SGD $2.87 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (SGD $1.68) | SGD $2.29 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,317 (SGD $2,654) | SGD $3,613 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (SGD $1,692) | SGD $2,710 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (SGD $248) | SGD $153 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (SGD $1,863) | SGD $2,879 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (SGD $1,159) | SGD $1,772 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (SGD $130) | SGD $94 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (SGD $95) | SGD $43 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (SGD $355) | SGD $658 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (SGD $143) | SGD $186 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (SGD $13) | SGD $11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (SGD $11) | SGD $18 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (SGD $77) | SGD $109 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (SGD $74) | SGD $50 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (SGD $119) | SGD $132 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (SGD $144) | SGD $190 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 41% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (SGD $33,115) | SGD $118,218 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (SGD $0.75) | SGD $2.19 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (SGD $95) | SGD $97 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (SGD $22) | SGD $13 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (SGD $8) | SGD $11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (SGD $19) | SGD $13 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (SGD $97) | SGD $57 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (SGD $8) | SGD $10 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.79 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (SGD $8) | SGD $8 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (SGD $4.32) | SGD $3.44 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (SGD $4.67) | SGD $4.21 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (SGD $29) | SGD $30 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (SGD $68) | SGD $49 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (SGD $30) | SGD $26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (SGD $161) | SGD $339 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (SGD $138) | SGD $147 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (SGD $26) | SGD $21 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (SGD $9) | SGD $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (SGD $20) | SGD $11 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (SGD $645) | SGD $762 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (SGD $0.26) | SGD $0.31 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (SGD $130) | SGD $153 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (SGD $7) | SGD $14 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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