Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.59) | €4.47 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.65) | €1.64 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.33) | €5.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (€1.52) | €1.96 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (€4.55) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.33) | €2.12 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (€1.12) | €1.21 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.41) | €1.45 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 61 (€15) | €14 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.03) | €2.09 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.05 (€1.27) | €0.99 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 13,959 (€3,523) | €1,075 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,141 (€2,307) | €728 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 763 (€193) | €179 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,118 (€2,049) | €685 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,265 (€1,329) | €480 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 537 (€136) | €147 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (€83) | €21 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 748 (€189) | €375 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 353 (€89) | €125 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 258 (€65) | €81 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 217 (€55) | €29 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 405 (€102) | €93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 412 (€104) | €102 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,353 (€23,814) | €24,325 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.93 (€0.74) | €1.85 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 276 (€70) | €26 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.59) | €4.48 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 83 (€21) | €9 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 383 (€97) | €47 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (€6) | €5.03 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.26) | €4.18 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.05) | €4.13 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.45) | €2.44 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (€2.81) | €2.98 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 151 (€38) | €42 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€24) | €17 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 600 (€151) | €61 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (€70) | €65 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€20) | €11 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.51) | €4.40 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €4.70 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,708 (€431) | €1,025 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (€0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 322 (€81) | €42 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.31) | €4.90 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Greece
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