Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 88% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt)
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 157% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Dirham 58 (E£ 248) | E£ 50 | 396% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Dirham 27 (E£ 117) | E£ 30 | 290% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Dirham 22 (E£ 93) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Dirham 8 (E£ 34) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Dirham 16 (E£ 69) | E£ 17 | 309% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Dirham 8 (E£ 33) | E£ 8 | 308% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Dirham 29 (E£ 123) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Dirham 9 (E£ 40) | E£ 25 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Dirham 4.88 (E£ 21) | E£ 6.00 | 247% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Dirham 12 (E£ 49) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Dirham 101 (E£ 432) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Dirham 8 (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | 258% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Dirham 4.71 (E£ 20) | E£ 5.00 | 303% |
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 81% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dirham 7,421 (E£ 31,733) | E£ 4,000 | 693% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Dirham 4,663 (E£ 19,942) | E£ 3,000 | 565% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Dirham 685 (E£ 2,927) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dirham 5,137 (E£ 21,967) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Dirham 3,194 (E£ 13,657) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Dirham 358 (E£ 1,531) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Dirham 261 (E£ 1,117) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Dirham 979 (E£ 4,188) | E£ 1,300 | 222% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dirham 394 (E£ 1,687) | E£ 1,000 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 37 (E£ 158) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Dirham 32 (E£ 135) | - | - |
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Dirham 205 (E£ 879) | E£ 300 | 193% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Dirham 161 (E£ 690) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dirham 333 (E£ 1,426) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Dirham 397 (E£ 1,698) | - | - |
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 95% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Dirham 91,289 (E£ 390,370) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Dirham 2.07 (E£ 9) | E£ 8 | 18% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Dirham 262 (E£ 1,120) | E£ 300 | 273% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Dirham 60 (E£ 255) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dirham 22 (E£ 93) | E£ 10 | 833% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Dirham 51 (E£ 219) | E£ 50 | 337% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Dirham 266 (E£ 1,139) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Dirham 23 (E£ 98) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 18 (E£ 75) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 21 (E£ 88) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Dirham 12 (E£ 51) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Dirham 13 (E£ 55) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Dirham 77 (E£ 329) | E£ 40 | 723% |
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Dirham 187 (E£ 801) | E£ 100 | 701% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Dirham 79 (E£ 340) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Dirham 444 (E£ 1,900) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Dirham 380 (E£ 1,625) | E£ 300 | 442% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Dirham 73 (E£ 312) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Dirham 24 (E£ 101) | E£ 20 | 404% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Dirham 55 (E£ 234) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Dirham 1,778 (E£ 7,604) | E£ 7,000 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Dirham 0.71 (E£ 3.04) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Dirham 347 (E£ 1,483) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Dirham 18 (E£ 77) | E£ 42 | 84% |
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For example, you would need at least E£ 20,694 (Dirham 4,839) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 11,000 in Tanta.