Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (CH$12,379) | CH$12,886 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (CH$7,175) | CH$6,377 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (CH$3,662) | CH$2,770 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CH$1,665) | CH$978 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CH$3,298) | CH$2,570 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.17 (CH$1,220) | CH$1,371 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (CH$5,190) | CH$4,967 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CH$1,825) | CH$1,417 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (CH$939) | CH$1,005 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (CH$2,913) | CH$1,040 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (CH$13,684) | CH$6,604 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,950) | CH$1,906 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (CH$976) | CH$632 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 178% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,994 (CH$2,122,612) | CH$832,424 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,394 (CH$1,508,964) | CH$511,712 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 747 (CH$176,389) | CH$65,827 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,196 (CH$1,226,350) | CH$526,268 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,197 (CH$990,478) | CH$346,177 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 586 (CH$138,198) | CH$45,679 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (CH$80,964) | CH$16,531 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (CH$346,090) | CH$245,274 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (CH$77,808) | CH$74,336 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (CH$10,647) | CH$8,486 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (CH$9,899) | CH$6,927 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (CH$52,738) | CH$42,206 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (CH$49,353) | CH$26,384 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (CH$80,194) | CH$59,904 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 (CH$76,661) | CH$70,546 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 98,565 (CH$23,262,582) | CH$13,905,800 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.56 (CH$841) | CH$1,191 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 292 (CH$68,909) | CH$41,453 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (CH$5,358) | CH$3,391 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (CH$8,844) | CH$7,204 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 (CH$61,546) | CH$39,076 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (CH$6,151) | CH$4,025 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (CH$4,863) | CH$3,809 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (CH$5,516) | CH$3,951 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (CH$3,312) | CH$2,020 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 26 (CH$6,172) | CH$2,105 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 49 (CH$11,489) | CH$13,188 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 (CH$46,129) | CH$26,134 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 100 (CH$23,494) | CH$10,227 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (CH$55,972) | CH$21,308 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (CH$73,986) | CH$43,734 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 86 (CH$20,190) | CH$7,703 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (CH$4,770) | CH$3,653 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CH$10,708) | CH$2,937 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,847 (CH$435,954) | CH$512,759 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.54 (CH$128) | CH$149 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (CH$74,045) | CH$43,000 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (CH$4,290) | CH$4,341 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Chile
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