Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€5.01) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.66) | €1.36 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€3.05) | €4.89 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (€1.41) | €3.33 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.27) | €2.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (€1.13) | €2.14 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.58) | €2.48 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€15) | €9 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.14) | €2.52 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (€1.34) | €1.40 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 59% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (€2,627) | €1,557 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (€1,806) | €1,357 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (€205) | €185 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (€1,763) | €895 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (€1,255) | €729 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (€160) | €124 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (€60) | €24 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (€241) | €317 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (€83) | €160 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€10) | €8 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (€43) | €90 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (€61) | €42 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (€108) | €105 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€123) | €117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (€23,019) | €27,824 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (€0.76) | €1.79 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (€54) | €66 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.68) | €3.03 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (€32) | €7 | + 383% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (€142) | €27 | + 428% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.82 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.87) | €4.25 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.57) | €4.31 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.91) | €2.66 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€3.82) | €2.82 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€50) | €45 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€21) | €24 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (€237) | €104 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (€91) | €70 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€20) | €12 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.59 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€11) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (€438) | €657 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (€0.18) | €0.27 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (€64) | €34 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.60) | €12 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,728 prices entered by 388 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in France
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