Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 60% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (34 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (21 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (11 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (4.37 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (10 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.77 (3.38 Lari) | 4.86 Lari | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (20 Lari) | 17 Lari | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (5.37 Lari) | 3.36 Lari | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (2.96 Lari) | 2.54 Lari | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (8 Lari) | 4.04 Lari | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (40 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (5.89 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (2.77 Lari) | 1.55 Lari | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 89% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (5,337 Lari) | 3,554 Lari | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (3,046 Lari) | 2,120 Lari | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (527 Lari) | 295 Lari | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (3,896 Lari) | 1,984 Lari | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (2,354 Lari) | 1,257 Lari | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (395 Lari) | 279 Lari | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (212 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 569% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,127 (799 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (255 Lari) | 338 Lari | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (29 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (26 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (158 Lari) | 297 Lari | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (151 Lari) | 149 Lari | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 325 (231 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (246 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 129% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,429 (74,066 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.63 (2.58 Lari) | 3.06 Lari | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (210 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 402% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (31 Lari) | 22 Lari | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (18 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (29 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (212 Lari) | 72 Lari | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (14 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (12 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (14 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (8 Lari) | 5.65 Lari | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (11 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (32 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (137 Lari) | 75 Lari | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (75 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (207 Lari) | 58 Lari | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (222 Lari) | 165 Lari | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (67 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (17 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (32 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 345% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (1,533 Lari) | 3,001 Lari | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (0.35 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 353 (251 Lari) | 133 Lari | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (13 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 76% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,070 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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