Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (R$ 55) | R$ 36 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (R$ 42) | R$ 35 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.32 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 5.70 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.88 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (R$ 85) | R$ 43 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.86 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 201% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (R$ 13,417) | R$ 3,802 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (R$ 9,392) | R$ 2,491 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (R$ 1,192) | R$ 633 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (R$ 7,998) | R$ 2,719 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (R$ 5,319) | R$ 1,684 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (R$ 792) | R$ 604 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (R$ 440) | R$ 94 | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (R$ 1,182) | R$ 1,965 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (R$ 461) | R$ 664 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (R$ 60) | R$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (R$ 49) | R$ 21 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (R$ 273) | R$ 263 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (R$ 250) | R$ 257 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (R$ 462) | R$ 401 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (R$ 458) | R$ 318 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (R$ 130,073) | R$ 115,439 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 5.59 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (R$ 129) | R$ 234 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (R$ 41) | R$ 45 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (R$ 367) | R$ 258 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.84 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (R$ 58) | R$ 55 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (R$ 227) | R$ 109 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (R$ 126) | R$ 63 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (R$ 430) | R$ 262 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (R$ 400) | R$ 215 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (R$ 108) | R$ 31 | + 246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (R$ 54) | R$ 11 | + 382% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (R$ 2,618) | R$ 4,193 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (R$ 0.98) | R$ 1.16 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (R$ 350) | R$ 129 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
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