Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (Rp 174,995) | Rp 61,205 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Rp 116,727) | Rp 48,353 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Rp 59,216) | Rp 29,046 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 28,059) | Rp 21,836 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Rp 49,316) | Rp 22,834 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (Rp 20,658) | Rp 14,630 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (Rp 77,959) | Rp 66,405 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Rp 32,026) | Rp 43,134 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (Rp 15,859) | Rp 18,263 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Rp 52,183) | Rp 34,771 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (Rp 211,174) | Rp 406,659 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 30,376) | Rp 17,291 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (Rp 17,415) | Rp 16,247 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 245% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (Rp 35,454,367) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (Rp 25,737,131) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (Rp 2,503,872) | Rp 801,210 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (Rp 22,059,503) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (Rp 13,167,014) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (Rp 1,809,017) | Rp 505,106 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (Rp 1,384,458) | Rp 237,062 | + 484% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (Rp 5,456,546) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (Rp 1,421,137) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Rp 153,201) | Rp 57,323 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (Rp 143,969) | Rp 95,242 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (Rp 921,508) | Rp 648,513 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (Rp 850,005) | Rp 480,172 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (Rp 1,307,882) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (Rp 1,345,488) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (Rp 360,679,522) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (Rp 10,965) | Rp 9,337 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (Rp 1,205,940) | Rp 419,026 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 215% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (Rp 111,647) | Rp 19,709 | + 466% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (Rp 191,681) | Rp 89,583 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (Rp 1,148,117) | Rp 204,790 | + 461% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (Rp 64,907) | Rp 108,192 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (Rp 95,033) | Rp 22,334 | + 326% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Rp 90,526) | Rp 30,094 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (Rp 58,434) | Rp 22,886 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (Rp 54,797) | Rp 11,284 | + 386% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Rp 221,733) | Rp 119,565 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (Rp 747,548) | Rp 224,313 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Rp 366,498) | Rp 96,349 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (Rp 2,615,719) | Rp 236,017 | + 1008% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (Rp 1,041,985) | Rp 598,096 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (Rp 322,360) | Rp 156,872 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (Rp 80,095) | Rp 38,544 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Rp 179,140) | Rp 57,130 | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (Rp 7,924,563) | Rp 10,320,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (Rp 1,845) | Rp 2,102 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (Rp 1,168,222) | Rp 476,766 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Rp 71,643) | Rp 32,883 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,438 prices entered by 297 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia
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