Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (96元) | 46元 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (65元) | 34元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (38元) | 15元 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (12元) | 17元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (24元) | 17元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (13元) | 9元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (53元) | 57元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (16元) | 18元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.94 (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (16元) | 8元 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (115元) | 134元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (15元) | 12元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.78 (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 110% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,378 (18,111元) | 13,292元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,163 (11,901元) | 2,841元 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 916 (1,769元) | 418元 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,078 (13,669元) | 5,784元 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,659 (8,997元) | 3,384元 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 627 (1,212元) | 196元 | + 520% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 215 (414元) | 133元 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 687 (1,326元) | 2,836元 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 303 (586元) | 808元 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (78元) | 42元 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (68元) | 35元 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 202 (389元) | 474元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 176 (341元) | 256元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 361 (697元) | 673元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 313 (605元) | 791元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 190% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,350 (182,213元) | 148,732元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.97 (5.73元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 324 (626元) | 100元 | + 528% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 52 (100元) | 30元 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (46元) | 95元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 73 (141元) | 89元 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 326 (629元) | 552元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (44元) | 73元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (33元) | 49元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (39元) | 39元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (21元) | 9元 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (27元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (83元) | 69元 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 36% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Dubai | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (336元) | 162元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (185元) | 110元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 275 (532元) | 1,203元 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (614元) | 449元 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 90 (174元) | 69元 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (45元) | 35元 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (83元) | 44元 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,003 (3,868元) | 5,577元 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (1.18元) | 1.24元 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 267 (515元) | 250元 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (38元) | 22元 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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