Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (kr79) | kr135 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (kr60) | kr86 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (kr28) | kr40 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (kr28) | kr38 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 (kr9) | kr30 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (kr38) | kr50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr20 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr13 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (kr121) | kr83 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr16) | kr20 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (kr9) | kr21 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (kr18,868) | kr18,498 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (kr13,481) | kr13,760 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (kr1,688) | kr1,411 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (kr11,341) | kr11,844 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (kr7,636) | kr8,746 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (kr1,239) | kr989 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (kr630) | kr231 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (kr1,774) | kr2,807 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (kr676) | kr525 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (kr81) | kr74 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (kr70) | kr249 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (kr370) | kr794 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (kr354) | kr342 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (kr651) | kr744 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (kr648) | kr1,104 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (kr177,557) | kr304,123 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (kr5.90) | kr14 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (kr187) | kr594 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (kr26) | kr36 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (kr58) | kr138 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (kr518) | kr485 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (kr53) | kr44 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr32) | kr24 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (kr44) | kr25 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (kr24) | kr19 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (kr23) | kr15 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (kr80) | kr256 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (kr322) | kr420 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (kr176) | kr245 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (kr609) | kr859 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (kr557) | kr769 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (kr154) | kr109 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr39) | kr43 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (kr75) | kr51 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (kr3,713) | kr5,211 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (kr1.35) | kr1.05 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (kr496) | kr284 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (kr38) | kr59 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Denmark
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