Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (€14) | €16 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€5.14) | €5.37 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.62) | €1.39 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.61) | €5.80 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.55 (€1.46) | €4.57 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 32 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.21) | €2.43 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.37 (€1.15) | €2.86 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.57) | €1.27 | + 181% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (€17) | €12 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.14) | €3.48 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.72 (€1.24) | €2.42 | - 49% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,425 (€2,474) | €1,626 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,144 (€1,613) | €1,154 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 762 (€200) | €246 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,132 (€1,872) | €998 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,740 (€1,244) | €723 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 556 (€146) | €111 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 244 (€64) | €28 | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 798 (€210) | €482 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 374 (€98) | €114 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (€11) | €14 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (€9) | €19 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 189 (€50) | €97 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 227 (€59) | €46 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 425 (€111) | €122 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (€100) | €212 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,207 (€25,252) | €40,436 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.87 (€0.75) | €1.55 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (€54) | €42 | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.74) | €14 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (€33) | €13 | + 154% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (€144) | €152 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.00 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.19) | €4.03 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.48) | €6 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.94) | €2.01 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.35) | €3.33 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (€11) | €35 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (€44) | €47 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€20) | €22 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 845 (€222) | €270 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 320 (€84) | €63 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (€21) | €12 | + 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (€8) | €4.99 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 35 (€9) | €5.33 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (€443) | €689 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 342 (€90) | €46 | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.84) | €6 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Austria
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