Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (HK$97) | HK$78 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (HK$61) | HK$38 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (HK$41) | HK$44 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (HK$15) | HK$23 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (HK$31) | HK$29 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (HK$48) | HK$92 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (HK$19) | HK$24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (HK$28) | HK$17 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (HK$172) | HK$230 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (HK$10) | HK$19 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (HK$16,353) | HK$42,306 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (HK$12,023) | HK$31,492 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (HK$1,449) | HK$1,664 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (HK$10,227) | HK$23,566 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (HK$7,209) | HK$15,226 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (HK$770) | HK$1,385 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (HK$584) | HK$142 | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (HK$2,006) | HK$5,312 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (HK$792) | HK$1,366 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (HK$79) | HK$69 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (HK$69) | HK$94 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (HK$476) | HK$704 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (HK$436) | HK$314 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (HK$712) | HK$728 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (HK$729) | HK$1,295 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (HK$180,600) | HK$243,567 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (HK$4.41) | HK$17 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (HK$269) | HK$613 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (HK$39) | HK$49 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (HK$106) | HK$132 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (HK$549) | HK$463 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (HK$64) | HK$59 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (HK$36) | HK$39 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (HK$39) | HK$53 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (HK$25) | HK$18 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (HK$26) | HK$21 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (HK$159) | HK$265 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (HK$400) | HK$359 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (HK$177) | HK$186 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (HK$1,255) | HK$1,027 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (HK$556) | HK$866 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (HK$155) | HK$101 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (HK$45) | HK$46 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (HK$95) | HK$69 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (HK$4,240) | HK$3,416 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (HK$1.34) | HK$1.21 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (HK$627) | HK$893 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (HK$42) | HK$62 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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