Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (3,801 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (2,413 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (1,677 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (581 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (1,215 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (579 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (1,966 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (741 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (388 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,127 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 351% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (6,628 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 291% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (647 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (395 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (645,238 Ft) | 308,530 Ft | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (480,841 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (57,602 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (406,639 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (286,639 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (30,623 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (23,228 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (79,763 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (31,509 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (3,126 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (2,734 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (19,421 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (16,723 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (28,703 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (28,999 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (7,180,658 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (173 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (10,680 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (1,818 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (4,198 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (21,816 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (2,560 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,427 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (1,549 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (993 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,049 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 71 (5,951 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (15,899 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (6,997 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (49,913 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (22,110 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (6,173 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (1,800 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (3,777 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 644% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (168,564 Ft) | 173,185 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (53 Ft) | 32 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (24,916 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (1,608 Ft) | 1,437 Ft | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Hungary
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