Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Finland
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 35 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.24) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.58) | €1.20 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.02) | €3.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (€1.46) | €2.46 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (€4.46) | €3.14 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.11) | €1.57 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.59 (€1.09) | €1.08 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (€2.18) | €2.34 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€14) | €12 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (€1.77) | €2.66 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.95 (€1.18) | €1.18 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,486 (€3,450) | €1,238 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,101 (€2,168) | €760 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (€182) | €59 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (€1,914) | €721 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (€1,253) | €565 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (€138) | €36 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 324 (€77) | €13 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (€193) | €326 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€81) | €82 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (€9) | €6 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (€7) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€64) | €63 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 217 (€52) | €22 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 (€95) | €63 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (€100) | €80 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (€22,899) | €22,420 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (€0.69) | €1.69 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (€64) | €56 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 59% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.54) | €5.49 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (€24) | €9 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 (€74) | €41 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (€5.05) | €3.35 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.14) | €3.62 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.25) | €3.00 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.58) | €1.48 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (€3.76) | €1.55 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (€10) | €20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 155 (€37) | €27 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (€23) | €25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (€115) | €47 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (€68) | €57 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€19) | €9 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.15) | €3.83 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,094 (€499) | €409 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.78 (€0.42) | €0.08 | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 317 (€76) | €34 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (€5.14) | €10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,480 prices entered by 204 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Finland
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