Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (ƒ 29) | ƒ 25 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (ƒ 13) | ƒ 15 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 7 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (ƒ 3.90) | ƒ 3.64 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (ƒ 3.52) | ƒ 5.52 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (ƒ 14) | ƒ 13 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (ƒ 4.49) | ƒ 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (ƒ 2.34) | ƒ 5.01 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (ƒ 5.18) | ƒ 4.26 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 105 (ƒ 52) | ƒ 16 | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ƒ 3.77) | ƒ 5.99 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (ƒ 2.18) | ƒ 3.10 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 40% more expensive than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,427 (ƒ 3,630) | ƒ 1,951 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,775 (ƒ 2,333) | ƒ 1,333 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 643 (ƒ 314) | ƒ 495 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,845 (ƒ 2,368) | ƒ 1,287 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,162 (ƒ 1,545) | ƒ 904 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 367 (ƒ 179) | ƒ 239 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 253 (ƒ 124) | ƒ 102 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,069 (ƒ 522) | ƒ 513 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 413 (ƒ 202) | ƒ 289 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (ƒ 19) | ƒ 19 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (ƒ 15) | ƒ 11 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 33% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 214 (ƒ 105) | ƒ 135 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 146 (ƒ 71) | ƒ 124 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 327 (ƒ 160) | ƒ 190 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 409 (ƒ 200) | ƒ 238 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (ƒ 44,612) | ƒ 33,294 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.04 (ƒ 1.00) | ƒ 2.06 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 264 (ƒ 129) | ƒ 118 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 62 (ƒ 30) | ƒ 38 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (ƒ 11) | ƒ 17 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (ƒ 23) | ƒ 28 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (ƒ 130) | ƒ 45 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (ƒ 11) | ƒ 10 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (ƒ 9) | ƒ 9 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 10 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (ƒ 6) | ƒ 4.54 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 5.90 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (ƒ 37) | ƒ 27 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 208 (ƒ 102) | ƒ 80 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (ƒ 39) | ƒ 33 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 416 (ƒ 204) | ƒ 100 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (ƒ 186) | ƒ 140 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (ƒ 36) | ƒ 16 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (ƒ 11) | ƒ 8 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (ƒ 27) | ƒ 6 | + 333% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,873 (ƒ 916) | ƒ 1,106 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.84 (ƒ 0.41) | ƒ 1.08 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (ƒ 169) | ƒ 90 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (ƒ 9) | ƒ 11 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles)
For example, you would need at least ƒ 6,931 (Dirham 14,182) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ƒ 6,100 in Willemstad.
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