Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 ($14) | $10 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 ($4.22) | $2.53 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.92) | $1.00 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.80) | $2.36 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.17 ($1.41) | $1.28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 ($5.99) | $4.07 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.10) | $1.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 ($1.08) | $1.29 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 ($3.36) | $1.50 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 ($16) | $16 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.25) | $1.97 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 ($1.13) | $1.03 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 223% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,165 ($2,495) | $641 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,423 ($1,749) | $375 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 767 ($209) | $59 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,128 ($1,396) | $490 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,254 ($886) | $286 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 613 ($167) | $41 | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 ($96) | $25 | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,480 ($403) | $490 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 ($95) | $181 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 ($13) | $6 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 ($11) | $10 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 ($61) | $63 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 ($57) | $49 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 ($89) | $107 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 ($88) | $77 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 98,565 ($26,835) | $20,686 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.56 ($0.97) | $1.01 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 292 ($79) | $26 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 ($10) | $8 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 ($71) | $34 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($7) | $5.63 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 ($5.61) | $3.86 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $6 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 ($3.82) | $2.12 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 26 ($7) | $1.63 | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 49 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 ($53) | $18 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 100 ($27) | $11 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 ($65) | $41 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 ($85) | $45 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 86 ($23) | $10 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 ($5.50) | $3.84 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | $1.83 | + 575% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,847 ($503) | $723 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.54 ($0.15) | $0.20 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 ($85) | $56 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 ($4.91) | $5.17 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Ecuador
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