Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (3,686 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (2,270 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (1,459 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (578 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (1,198 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (549 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (1,820 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (698 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.54 (364 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,078 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 331% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 76 (6,125 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 261% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (626 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (366 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,712 (618,383 Ft) | 304,280 Ft | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,741 (460,320 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 667 (53,514 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,876 (390,989 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,526 (282,770 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (28,747 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 281 (22,530 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 947 (75,910 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (32,676 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (2,986 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (2,567 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (18,357 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (16,815 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (26,703 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (27,583 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,651 (6,787,819 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (170 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 112 (8,960 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (1,471 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (4,010 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (20,840 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (2,445 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,363 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (1,480 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (949 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,002 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (6,048 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 104% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (14,511 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (6,370 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (47,680 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (21,891 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (5,865 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (1,698 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (3,667 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 622% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (175,369 Ft) | 163,826 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (51 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (24,610 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (1,623 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Hungary
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