Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 ($11) | $9 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 ($9) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 ($4.02) | $2.84 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($1.73) | $1.07 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.94) | $2.35 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 ($1.34) | $1.07 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 ($5.38) | $3.81 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.16) | $2.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 ($1.00) | $1.23 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 ($2.74) | $1.66 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.31) | $1.97 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 ($1.22) | $1.11 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 236% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 ($2,695) | $688 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 ($1,926) | $391 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 ($241) | $56 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 ($1,620) | $514 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 ($1,091) | $292 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 ($177) | $39 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 ($90) | $25 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 ($253) | $396 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 ($97) | $148 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 ($12) | $7 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 ($53) | $62 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 ($50) | $43 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 ($93) | $111 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 ($93) | $88 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 ($25,364) | $20,870 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 ($0.84) | $1.02 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 ($27) | $23 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 ($3.66) | $5.96 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 ($74) | $37 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($4.63) | $4.19 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 ($3.46) | $1.98 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 ($3.24) | $1.89 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 ($11) | $13 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 ($46) | $20 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 ($25) | $12 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 ($87) | $48 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 ($80) | $47 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 ($22) | $10 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 ($5.60) | $3.43 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 ($11) | $1.93 | + 460% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 ($530) | $837 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 ($0.19) | $0.20 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 ($71) | $49 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 ($5.38) | $4.69 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 74% more expensive than in Ecuador
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