Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.79) | €5.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.66) | €1.38 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.72) | €4.37 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (€1.34) | €3.68 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.97) | €5.96 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.94) | €2.60 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (€1.01) | €1.31 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.16) | €3.14 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€14) | €14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.14) | €2.65 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (€0.99) | €1.51 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (€2,294) | €2,694 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (€1,668) | €2,050 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (€203) | €233 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (€1,356) | €1,906 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (€885) | €1,441 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (€137) | €172 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (€86) | €45 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (€367) | €472 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (€83) | €95 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (€11) | €17 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€56) | €83 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€52) | €43 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (€86) | €98 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (€24,342) | €29,282 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (€0.86) | €1.91 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (€71) | €116 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.69) | €5.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €19 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (€82) | €61 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €5.62 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.43) | €4.29 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.85) | €6 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (€3.44) | €3.12 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.83) | €2.54 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €21 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€49) | €57 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€24) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€59) | €113 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (€83) | €89 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (€19) | €13 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.33) | €3.66 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (€462) | €720 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (€74) | €50 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.82) | €16 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,223 prices entered by 396 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Ireland
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