Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.75) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.64) | €1.23 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.76) | €4.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (€1.24) | €3.25 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (€5.02) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.95) | €2.61 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (€0.96) | €1.88 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.54) | €2.03 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (€16) | €10 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.10) | €2.34 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (€1.13) | €1.24 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (€2,515) | €1,601 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (€1,760) | €1,353 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (€223) | €201 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (€1,499) | €1,110 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (€997) | €900 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (€148) | €100 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (€83) | €25 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (€222) | €415 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €123 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€51) | €93 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (€47) | €43 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (€87) | €92 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (€86) | €104 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (€24,382) | €27,751 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (€0.76) | €1.89 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (€24) | €60 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (€3.39) | €3.58 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (€69) | €28 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €3.65 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.27) | €4.10 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.78) | €3.26 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.20) | €3.02 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€3.01) | €3.09 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (€43) | €47 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (€24) | €22 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (€81) | €151 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (€75) | €62 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (€20) | €11 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.19) | €4.08 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (€491) | €532 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (€0.18) | €0.38 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (€66) | €34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.98) | €11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in France
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