Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (HK$116) | HK$83 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (HK$57) | HK$39 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (HK$39) | HK$45 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (HK$15) | HK$23 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (HK$30) | HK$28 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (HK$16) | HK$22 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (HK$59) | HK$94 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (HK$20) | HK$23 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.02 (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (HK$29) | HK$17 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (HK$178) | HK$220 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (HK$16) | HK$13 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.13 (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 49% | |
| 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 7,418 (HK$15,651) | HK$43,081 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,974 (HK$10,496) | HK$30,893 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 676 (HK$1,426) | HK$1,361 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,195 (HK$10,961) | HK$23,195 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,408 (HK$7,192) | HK$14,012 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 366 (HK$773) | HK$1,084 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (HK$631) | HK$136 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 947 (HK$1,998) | HK$4,745 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (HK$749) | HK$1,231 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (HK$77) | HK$71 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (HK$72) | HK$88 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 228 (HK$481) | HK$678 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (HK$464) | HK$312 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (HK$724) | HK$730 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 354 (HK$746) | HK$1,103 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,106 (HK$164,808) | HK$250,869 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.14 (HK$4.51) | HK$16 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 221 (HK$466) | HK$531 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (HK$39) | HK$41 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (HK$106) | HK$280 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (HK$552) | HK$400 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (HK$48) | HK$58 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (HK$36) | HK$42 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (HK$39) | HK$55 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (HK$25) | HK$12 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (HK$26) | HK$25 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 72 (HK$152) | HK$252 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 162 (HK$342) | HK$358 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (HK$163) | HK$191 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (HK$1,255) | HK$530 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 358 (HK$755) | HK$803 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (HK$154) | HK$113 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (HK$50) | HK$43 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (HK$107) | HK$66 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,734 (HK$3,658) | HK$3,417 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.66 (HK$1.40) | HK$1.63 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 335 (HK$707) | HK$782 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (HK$44) | HK$60 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,215 prices entered by 581 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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