Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (442 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (212 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (166 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (61 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (122 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (55 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (218 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (73 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (40 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (88 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (769 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (57 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (35 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 96% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,317 (55,707 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (35,505 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (5,212 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (39,111 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (24,316 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (2,726 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (1,989 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (7,457 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (3,003 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (282 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (240 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (1,564 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 161 (1,229 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (2,539 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (3,024 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (695,027 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (1,994 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (454 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (166 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (389 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (2,028 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (175 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (134 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (158 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (91 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (98 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (586 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 49% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (1,425 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (604 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (3,383 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (2,893 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (556 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (180 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (417 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (13,539 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (5.40 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (2,728 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (133 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,218 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 125,808 NT$ (Dirham 16,524) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 101,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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