Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (NZ$3.11) | NZ$1.92 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (NZ$2.96) | NZ$4.83 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (NZ$3.61) | NZ$3.93 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.88 (NZ$1.89) | NZ$3.71 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (NZ$4.46) | NZ$4.19 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (NZ$39) | NZ$19 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (NZ$2.92) | NZ$3.00 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.71 (NZ$1.82) | NZ$2.80 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,421 (NZ$2,873) | NZ$1,742 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (NZ$1,806) | NZ$1,441 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (NZ$265) | NZ$248 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (NZ$1,989) | NZ$1,281 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (NZ$1,237) | NZ$1,046 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (NZ$139) | NZ$222 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (NZ$101) | NZ$68 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (NZ$379) | NZ$676 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (NZ$153) | NZ$244 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (NZ$14) | NZ$10 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (NZ$80) | NZ$112 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 161 (NZ$63) | NZ$54 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (NZ$129) | NZ$143 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (NZ$154) | NZ$154 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (NZ$35,346) | NZ$35,100 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (NZ$0.80) | NZ$2.11 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (NZ$101) | NZ$80 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (NZ$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 38% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (NZ$20) | NZ$22 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (NZ$103) | NZ$40 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.25 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (NZ$4.61) | NZ$2.28 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (NZ$4.99) | NZ$3.03 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (NZ$30) | NZ$27 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (NZ$72) | NZ$41 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (NZ$31) | NZ$29 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (NZ$172) | NZ$65 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (NZ$147) | NZ$90 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (NZ$28) | NZ$13 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.91 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (NZ$21) | NZ$8 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (NZ$689) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (NZ$0.27) | NZ$1.32 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (NZ$134) | NZ$67 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$25 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,152 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$5,360 (Dirham 13,843) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$4,800 in Whangarei.
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