Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (267 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (170 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (118 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (41 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (85 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (41 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (138 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (52 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (27 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (79 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (480 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (46 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (28 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (45,345 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (33,792 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (4,048 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (28,577 Kč) | 17,161 Kč | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (20,144 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (2,152 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (1,632 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (5,605 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (2,214 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (220 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (192 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (1,330 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (1,219 Kč) | 931 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (1,996 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (2,038 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (504,635 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (12 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (751 Kč) | 551 Kč | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (108 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (295 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (1,533 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (180 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (100 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (109 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (70 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (74 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (445 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (1,117 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (495 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (3,508 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (1,554 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (434 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (126 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (265 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 605% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (11,846 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (3.75 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (1,751 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (116 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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