Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €12 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (€8) | €9 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.78) | €4.15 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.58) | €1.24 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.55) | €2.93 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.70 (€1.48) | €3.97 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.96) | €5.52 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.21) | €2.44 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.43 (€1.15) | €1.33 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.95) | €1.49 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (€16) | €9 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.14) | €2.43 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.74 (€1.23) | €1.01 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,677 (€2,508) | €1,447 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,649 (€1,723) | €800 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 767 (€199) | €323 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,916 (€1,793) | €779 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,302 (€1,115) | €566 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 506 (€131) | €204 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 240 (€62) | €22 | + 177% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 777 (€201) | €347 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 312 (€81) | €194 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (€8) | €23 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 173 (€45) | €98 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 173 (€45) | €34 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 393 (€102) | €84 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 363 (€94) | €121 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,562 (€20,362) | €33,491 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.90 (€0.75) | €1.65 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 155 (€40) | €34 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.74) | €18 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 83 (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 383 (€99) | €71 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.43) | €6 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.19) | €7 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.52) | €3.07 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (€2.89) | €3.92 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (€10) | €32 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 151 (€39) | €42 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 (€22) | €24 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 600 (€156) | €80 | + 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 315 (€82) | €88 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€20) | €16 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 31 (€8) | €4.66 | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 39 (€10) | €4.99 | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,708 (€443) | €589 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (€0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 330 (€86) | €42 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.73) | €6 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Estonia
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