Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (CH$8,853) | CH$8,659 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (CH$5,521) | CH$4,700 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (CH$3,762) | CH$1,773 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CH$1,328) | CH$834 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CH$2,777) | CH$2,185 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CH$1,322) | CH$1,131 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (CH$4,380) | CH$3,843 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CH$1,693) | CH$1,238 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (CH$887) | CH$734 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CH$2,576) | CH$843 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (CH$15,604) | CH$4,698 | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,506) | CH$1,531 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (CH$902) | CH$437 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 118% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (CH$1,486,023) | CH$720,166 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (CH$1,092,543) | CH$456,678 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (CH$131,649) | CH$58,028 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (CH$929,373) | CH$445,048 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (CH$655,113) | CH$302,524 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (CH$69,988) | CH$43,091 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (CH$53,088) | CH$16,474 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (CH$182,297) | CH$226,996 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (CH$72,013) | CH$62,347 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (CH$7,145) | CH$7,261 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (CH$6,248) | CH$4,521 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 59% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (CH$43,249) | CH$37,272 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (CH$39,636) | CH$20,587 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (CH$64,706) | CH$45,954 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (CH$66,278) | CH$54,721 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (CH$16,411,372) | CH$13,396,700 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (CH$401) | CH$808 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (CH$24,409) | CH$38,985 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (CH$3,521) | CH$3,093 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (CH$9,594) | CH$6,976 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (CH$49,860) | CH$31,813 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (CH$5,850) | CH$4,189 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CH$3,262) | CH$2,878 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (CH$3,540) | CH$2,903 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CH$2,269) | CH$1,620 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CH$2,397) | CH$1,512 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (CH$14,471) | CH$10,476 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (CH$36,337) | CH$19,450 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (CH$16,102) | CH$8,852 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (CH$114,076) | CH$29,929 | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (CH$50,531) | CH$29,208 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (CH$14,109) | CH$5,618 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CH$4,113) | CH$2,843 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CH$8,632) | CH$2,323 | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (CH$385,253) | CH$385,711 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (CH$122) | CH$105 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (CH$56,945) | CH$39,919 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CH$3,777) | CH$4,022 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Chile
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