Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 ($15) | $8 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 ($5.14) | $2.27 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.99) | $0.99 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 ($4.02) | $1.97 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($1.96) | $1.23 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 ($8) | $4.12 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.57) | $1.83 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.09 ($1.39) | $1.08 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 ($3.71) | $1.41 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 ($23) | $14 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 ($2.02) | $1.94 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.09 ($1.11) | $0.80 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 161% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,418 ($2,019) | $719 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,974 ($1,354) | $399 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 676 ($184) | $52 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,099 ($1,388) | $528 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,460 ($942) | $332 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 366 ($100) | $39 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 ($82) | $26 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 969 ($264) | $503 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 ($92) | $159 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 ($11) | $7 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 ($61) | $68 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 ($60) | $51 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 ($92) | $107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 354 ($96) | $87 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,106 ($21,264) | $21,261 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.14 ($0.58) | $0.84 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 221 ($60) | $24 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 ($5.00) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 ($14) | $12 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 ($71) | $37 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($4.63) | $3.85 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.48) | $5.19 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($3.22) | $2.02 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 ($3.40) | $1.56 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 74 ($20) | $10 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 ($46) | $19 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 ($21) | $11 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 ($162) | $58 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 358 ($97) | $44 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 ($20) | $8 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 ($6) | $3.29 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 ($14) | $1.92 | + 620% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,734 ($472) | $526 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.66 ($0.18) | $0.18 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 353 ($96) | $47 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 ($5.65) | $4.70 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Ecuador
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