Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (RD$ 645) | RD$ 924 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (RD$ 490) | RD$ 429 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (RD$ 228) | RD$ 190 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 70 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (RD$ 224) | RD$ 115 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 89 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (RD$ 306) | RD$ 255 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 162 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 88 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (RD$ 155) | RD$ 157 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (RD$ 986) | RD$ 711 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (RD$ 132) | RD$ 106 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 48 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 180% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (RD$ 153,170) | RD$ 55,789 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (RD$ 109,441) | RD$ 26,001 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (RD$ 13,701) | RD$ 4,146 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (RD$ 92,066) | RD$ 25,812 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (RD$ 61,988) | RD$ 13,922 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (RD$ 10,059) | RD$ 2,106 | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (RD$ 5,111) | RD$ 1,469 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (RD$ 14,405) | RD$ 26,888 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (RD$ 5,492) | RD$ 7,267 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (RD$ 660) | RD$ 316 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (RD$ 568) | RD$ 1,272 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (RD$ 3,001) | RD$ 2,834 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (RD$ 2,870) | RD$ 2,085 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (RD$ 5,287) | RD$ 5,169 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (RD$ 5,261) | RD$ 6,388 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (RD$ 1,441,430) | RD$ 878,116 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 100 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (RD$ 1,518) | RD$ 2,700 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (RD$ 208) | RD$ 346 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (RD$ 468) | RD$ 626 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (RD$ 4,208) | RD$ 1,808 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (RD$ 428) | RD$ 469 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (RD$ 263) | RD$ 151 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (RD$ 354) | RD$ 255 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (RD$ 197) | RD$ 144 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (RD$ 184) | RD$ 162 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (RD$ 648) | RD$ 848 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (RD$ 2,613) | RD$ 1,105 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (RD$ 1,425) | RD$ 647 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (RD$ 4,946) | RD$ 1,827 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (RD$ 4,523) | RD$ 3,110 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (RD$ 1,247) | RD$ 504 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (RD$ 318) | RD$ 219 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (RD$ 613) | RD$ 189 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (RD$ 30,144) | RD$ 22,938 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 9 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (RD$ 4,025) | RD$ 3,346 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (RD$ 306) | RD$ 284 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,119 prices entered by 394 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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