Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Wuhan, China
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| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 114% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (104元) | 24元 | + 327% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (49元) | 32元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (39元) | 12元 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (14元) | 12元 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (29元) | 14元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (14元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (51元) | 40元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (17元) | 12元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.88 (9元) | 5.27元 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (21元) | 5.28元 | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (180元) | 100元 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (13元) | 7元 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.71 (8元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 235% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,421 (13,240元) | 4,008元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (8,320元) | 2,539元 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (1,221元) | 272元 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (9,165元) | 2,620元 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (5,698元) | 1,566元 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (639元) | 268元 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (466元) | 97元 | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (1,747元) | 2,679元 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (704元) | 930元 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (66元) | 27元 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (56元) | 26元 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (367元) | 488元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 161 (288元) | 332元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (595元) | 630元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (709元) | 567元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 115% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (162,869元) | 117,537元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (3.69元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (467元) | 115元 | + 305% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (106元) | 26元 | + 307% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 74% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (39元) | 19元 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (91元) | 25元 | + 260% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (475元) | 200元 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (41元) | 25元 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (31元) | 32元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (37元) | 40元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (21元) | 10元 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (23元) | 10元 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (137元) | 29元 | + 367% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 115% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (334元) | 86元 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (142元) | 66元 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (793元) | 652元 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (678元) | 180元 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (130元) | 41元 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (42元) | 33元 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (98元) | 22元 | + 347% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (3,173元) | 4,238元 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (1.27元) | 0.30元 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (619元) | 363元 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (32元) | 20元 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,181 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 126% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
For example, you would need at least 24,814元 (Dirham 13,908) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Wuhan.
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