Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (€10) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.57) | €5.91 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.58) | €1.20 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.31) | €5.39 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €3.72 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.35) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.99) | €2.44 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.39 (€1.00) | €2.11 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €1.14 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €9 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.76) | €1.81 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (€1.09) | €1.71 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,762 (€1,775) | €1,376 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (€1,310) | €1,078 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€157) | €152 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (€1,108) | €1,081 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€781) | €638 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€83) | €98 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€63) | €26 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€217) | €400 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€86) | €113 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €16 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€53) | €93 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (€46) | €38 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€78) | €89 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€79) | €122 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,558) | €24,226 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (€0.47) | €1.08 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€29) | €47 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.95) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €10 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €5.49 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.89) | €2.75 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.22) | €3.32 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.70) | €1.81 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.86) | €2.20 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 70 (€16) | €22 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€43) | €42 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€136) | €129 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€60) | €65 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €11 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.90) | €3.99 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €3.77 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (€459) | €507 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.15) | €0.75 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€65) | €41 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.52) | €5.92 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Austria
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