Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €5.73 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.14) | €4.77 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €1.49 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.15) | €5.55 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (€1.44) | €2.00 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.33) | €5.77 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.94) | €1.59 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (€0.97) | €0.87 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€2.95) | €1.07 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €11 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.83) | €2.38 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (€1.02) | €1.23 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,906 (€1,784) | €815 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,771 (€1,302) | €600 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 688 (€155) | €179 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,854 (€1,095) | €605 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,357 (€758) | €893 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 362 (€82) | €105 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 281 (€63) | €22 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 982 (€222) | €464 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 376 (€85) | €173 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 234 (€53) | €74 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (€44) | €48 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (€77) | €78 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 337 (€76) | €117 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,181 (€19,445) | €16,558 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.04 (€0.46) | €1.24 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (€28) | €45 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.89) | €6.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 249 (€56) | €43 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €4.30 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.09) | €3.03 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.31) | €3.98 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.81) | €2.97 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (€2.17) | €2.51 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (€15) | €18 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (€46) | €30 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (€19) | €21 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (€148) | €64 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (€57) | €50 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (€16) | €6.00 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.66) | €3.99 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €3.00 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (€485) | €490 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (€0.15) | €0.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€64) | €61 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.37) | €3.81 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Cyprus
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