Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 40% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Dubai | Västerås | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (143 kr) | 140 kr | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (99 kr) | 80 kr | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (53 kr) | 70 kr | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (19 kr) | 13 kr | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (42 kr) | 38 kr | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.88 (14 kr) | 25 kr | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (89 kr) | 53 kr | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (23 kr) | 23 kr | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.16 (12 kr) | 10 kr | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (27 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 78 (225 kr) | 113 kr | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.57 (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 38% | |
Housing | + 140% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 140% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Dubai | Västerås | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,266 (29,579 kr) | 12,793 kr | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,786 (16,670 kr) | 8,674 kr | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 854 (2,460 kr) | 630 kr | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,608 (19,038 kr) | 7,558 kr | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,550 (13,109 kr) | 5,954 kr | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 605 (1,742 kr) | 338 kr | + 415% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 287 (826 kr) | 181 kr | + 356% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 791 (2,279 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (946 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (119 kr) | 97 kr | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (108 kr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 221 (638 kr) | 821 kr | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 200 (576 kr) | 344 kr | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (975 kr) | 838 kr | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 373 (1,075 kr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Dubai | Västerås | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 121,769 (350,845 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.78 (8 kr) | 15 kr | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 324 (934 kr) | 667 kr | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 50 (145 kr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Dubai | Västerås | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (63 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (107 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (787 kr) | 239 kr | + 230% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (66 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (46 kr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (62 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (33 kr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (48 kr) | 19 kr | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (114 kr) | 269 kr | - 58% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Dubai | Västerås | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (502 kr) | 414 kr | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 102 (293 kr) | 278 kr | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 275 (793 kr) | 762 kr | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 321 (925 kr) | 847 kr | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 87 (250 kr) | 125 kr | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (71 kr) | 45 kr | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (119 kr) | 70 kr | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,079 (5,989 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (1.76 kr) | 2.19 kr | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 263 (758 kr) | 305 kr | + 148% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (51 kr) | 61 kr | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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