Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.23) | €5.85 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €1.25 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.33) | €2.73 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €4.05 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.15) | €4.96 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.95) | €2.38 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (€1.02) | €1.07 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€2.88) | €2.34 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (€17) | €13 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.73) | €2.75 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (€1.00) | €1.97 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,645 (€1,720) | €1,868 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,738 (€1,291) | €1,213 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (€149) | €78 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,915 (€1,106) | €1,137 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,499 (€788) | €888 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 336 (€76) | €84 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 280 (€63) | €15 | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 956 (€215) | €338 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (€88) | €111 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (€7) | €30 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€48) | €21 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (€76) | €72 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 336 (€76) | €112 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,981 (€19,125) | €27,432 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (€0.48) | €1.48 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 122 (€27) | €56 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (€4.13) | €30 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€58) | €99 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €4.32 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.83) | €2.93 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.15) | €4.32 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.66) | €1.45 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.81) | €2.13 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (€41) | €45 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (€18) | €29 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€134) | €87 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (€61) | €67 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €12 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.77) | €4.51 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €5.38 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (€492) | €471 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.23 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (€69) | €63 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.60) | €8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,185 prices entered by 455 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Finland
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