Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Wuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 70% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (107元) | 25元 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (48元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (14元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (28元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (13元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (51元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.98 (9元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (20元) | 3.00元 | + 582% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (179元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (14元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (8元) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,421 (13,174元) | 2,000元 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (8,279元) | 1,200元 | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (1,215元) | 300元 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,857 (8,623元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (5,670元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (636元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (464元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (1,739元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (700元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (66元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (56元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (365元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 146 (259元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (592元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (705元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (162,066元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (3.67元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (465元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (106元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (91元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (473元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (41元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (31元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (37元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (21元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (23元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (137元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (332元) | 80元 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (141元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (789元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (675元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (130元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (42元) | 30元 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (97元) | 10元 | + 872% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,873 (3,326元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (1.26元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (616元) | 200元 | + 208% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (32元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,129 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.775
CNY
/
AED
Do you live in Wuhai? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 374% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in London is 69% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 35% more expensive than in Lima
- Cost of living in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amman (Jordan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Astana (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tbilisi (Georgia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Suzhou (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Blagoveshchensk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Linfen (China)
Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 82% more expensive than in Wuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 11,634元 (Dirham 6,553) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,400元 in Wuhai.
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Manila costs Php240,000 (6 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Delhi costs ₨350 (42 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Zaragoza costs €17 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Prague costs 33 Kč (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Bordeaux costs €8 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Memphis, Tennessee costs $559 (about 3 hours ago)