Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (€13) | €8 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (€4.05) | €3.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.92) | €1.01 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.66) | €2.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (€1.46) | €2.63 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€6) | €5.04 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.32) | €1.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (€1.13) | €0.69 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.76) | €1.49 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€16) | €10 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.33) | €1.86 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (€1.23) | €0.59 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 123% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,101 (€2,560) | €1,040 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (€1,798) | €783 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 647 (€182) | €252 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,210 (€1,465) | €699 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,122 (€878) | €483 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (€131) | €164 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (€100) | €20 | + 399% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (€365) | €407 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (€107) | €97 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (€12) | €9 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€65) | €60 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (€59) | €37 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (€93) | €99 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (€89) | €111 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,923 (€27,258) | €20,925 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.32 (€0.93) | €1.92 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (€80) | €29 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (€7) | €4.05 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€14) | €8 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (€82) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (€6) | €4.39 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€5.45) | €4.01 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.74) | €3.74 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (€4.20) | €2.14 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€4.09) | €2.18 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (€12) | €23 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (€58) | €39 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (€27) | €18 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€67) | €50 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (€78) | €50 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (€26) | €10 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (€5.62) | €3.37 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€13) | €4.17 | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (€557) | €1,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (€0.14) | €0.18 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 308 (€87) | €39 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (€4.79) | €4.98 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 272 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Estonia
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