Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (CH$10,438) | CH$14,031 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (CH$7,964) | CH$7,008 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (CH$3,687) | CH$2,758 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CH$1,587) | CH$1,131 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (CH$3,749) | CH$3,188 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (CH$1,250) | CH$1,424 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (CH$4,940) | CH$5,618 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CH$1,980) | CH$1,472 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (CH$915) | CH$1,235 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (CH$2,510) | CH$1,150 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (CH$15,923) | CH$7,071 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$2,123) | CH$1,954 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (CH$1,116) | CH$663 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 165% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (CH$2,452,780) | CH$946,745 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (CH$1,725,801) | CH$589,967 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (CH$221,208) | CH$69,874 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (CH$1,486,480) | CH$605,261 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (CH$1,000,840) | CH$401,329 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (CH$162,406) | CH$47,221 | + 244% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (CH$82,521) | CH$16,082 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (CH$232,587) | CH$230,123 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (CH$88,666) | CH$74,166 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (CH$10,661) | CH$9,330 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (CH$9,174) | CH$10,312 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (CH$48,454) | CH$42,423 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (CH$46,334) | CH$26,661 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (CH$85,651) | CH$66,553 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (CH$84,945) | CH$73,321 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (CH$23,977,094) | CH$15,284,900 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (CH$770) | CH$1,273 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (CH$24,513) | CH$42,906 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (CH$3,359) | CH$3,624 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (CH$7,554) | CH$8,500 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (CH$67,934) | CH$37,044 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (CH$6,911) | CH$4,521 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CH$4,252) | CH$3,842 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (CH$5,715) | CH$3,898 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (CH$3,178) | CH$1,720 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CH$2,976) | CH$2,190 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (CH$10,754) | CH$16,023 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (CH$42,182) | CH$27,566 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (CH$23,003) | CH$10,113 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (CH$79,861) | CH$22,928 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (CH$73,032) | CH$43,934 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (CH$20,128) | CH$8,497 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CH$5,140) | CH$4,095 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (CH$9,892) | CH$3,182 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (CH$486,694) | CH$573,929 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (CH$177) | CH$124 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (CH$64,989) | CH$52,353 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (CH$4,866) | CH$4,629 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Chile
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