Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (Rp 214,037) | Rp 54,762 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (Rp 148,666) | Rp 59,127 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Rp 83,202) | Rp 31,756 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Rp 27,634) | Rp 22,793 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Rp 50,621) | Rp 28,525 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (Rp 23,422) | Rp 14,595 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Rp 113,523) | Rp 67,619 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Rp 37,702) | Rp 46,085 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (Rp 18,717) | Rp 22,038 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Rp 42,907) | Rp 34,828 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (Rp 252,473) | Rp 346,370 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 35,593) | Rp 19,943 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (Rp 22,172) | Rp 19,984 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (Rp 43,607,808) | Rp 21,980,300 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (Rp 29,991,195) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (Rp 3,406,975) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (Rp 29,272,870) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (Rp 20,831,895) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (Rp 2,659,143) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (Rp 990,819) | Rp 378,883 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (Rp 4,006,930) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (Rp 1,384,714) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Rp 159,154) | Rp 91,402 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Rp 142,654) | Rp 89,674 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (Rp 713,569) | Rp 789,983 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (Rp 815,164) | Rp 508,463 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (Rp 1,798,011) | Rp 1,393,060 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (Rp 2,046,180) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (Rp 382,163,400) | Rp 489,174,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (Rp 12,680) | Rp 12,778 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (Rp 891,635) | Rp 199,904 | + 346% | |
| Personal Care | + 314% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 314% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Rp 94,228) | Rp 22,456 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (Rp 539,194) | Rp 96,147 | + 461% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (Rp 2,359,383) | Rp 275,446 | + 757% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (Rp 118,755) | Rp 66,604 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Rp 80,839) | Rp 26,592 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Rp 92,471) | Rp 33,023 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Rp 48,269) | Rp 27,953 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (Rp 63,416) | Rp 12,305 | + 415% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (Rp 204,092) | Rp 84,361 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Rp 835,923) | Rp 234,213 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (Rp 346,887) | Rp 104,570 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (Rp 3,941,151) | Rp 496,791 | + 693% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (Rp 1,515,919) | Rp 379,769 | + 299% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (Rp 334,737) | Rp 149,637 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (Rp 116,242) | Rp 38,584 | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Rp 175,219) | Rp 50,891 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (Rp 7,277,755) | Rp 7,628,420 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (Rp 3,035) | Rp 3,584 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (Rp 1,064,182) | Rp 463,013 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Rp 77,373) | Rp 40,435 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,458 prices entered by 304 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia
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