Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (CH$11,872) | CH$8,656 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (CH$5,917) | CH$4,599 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (CH$3,936) | CH$1,814 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CH$1,451) | CH$822 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (CH$3,277) | CH$2,057 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CH$1,598) | CH$1,031 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (CH$6,163) | CH$3,622 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CH$2,006) | CH$1,061 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (CH$1,095) | CH$792 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (CH$3,652) | CH$845 | + 332% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (CH$15,886) | CH$4,602 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,623) | CH$1,495 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (CH$849) | CH$446 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (CH$1,607,878) | CH$723,075 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (CH$1,098,839) | CH$451,252 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 707 (CH$152,511) | CH$60,543 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,019 (CH$1,083,079) | CH$462,938 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,401 (CH$733,903) | CH$304,140 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 396 (CH$85,527) | CH$40,009 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (CH$64,634) | CH$17,672 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (CH$233,306) | CH$216,100 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (CH$66,534) | CH$60,956 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (CH$8,426) | CH$7,012 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (CH$6,869) | CH$4,449 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (CH$49,375) | CH$35,477 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (CH$47,394) | CH$21,247 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (CH$76,962) | CH$41,934 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (CH$82,158) | CH$54,476 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (CH$18,571,522) | CH$12,237,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (CH$470) | CH$851 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (CH$48,048) | CH$40,720 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (CH$4,277) | CH$3,727 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (CH$11,752) | CH$7,506 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (CH$62,245) | CH$29,504 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (CH$5,396) | CH$3,992 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CH$3,588) | CH$2,750 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CH$4,276) | CH$2,820 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CH$2,496) | CH$1,668 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CH$2,617) | CH$1,589 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (CH$15,759) | CH$10,021 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (CH$38,989) | CH$20,202 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (CH$17,253) | CH$8,702 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (CH$113,416) | CH$21,986 | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (CH$73,242) | CH$31,702 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (CH$15,981) | CH$5,459 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (CH$5,256) | CH$2,884 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CH$9,689) | CH$2,280 | + 325% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (CH$356,561) | CH$325,832 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (CH$155) | CH$119 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (CH$78,529) | CH$33,874 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CH$4,481) | CH$3,890 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Chile
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