Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.56) | €4.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.58) | €1.04 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.31) | €3.20 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.57) | €2.38 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.35) | €4.59 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.02) | €2.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (€1.06) | €1.21 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €2.41 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €12 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.76) | €2.29 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (€1.07) | €1.33 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (€1,756) | €2,239 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (€1,309) | €1,764 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€157) | €157 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (€1,107) | €1,539 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€780) | €1,293 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€83) | €89 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€63) | €33 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€217) | €354 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€86) | €108 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€53) | €70 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (€46) | €32 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€79) | €87 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,544) | €26,934 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (€0.47) | €1.29 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€29) | €133 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.95) | €6 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €14 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€59) | €57 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €4.83 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.88) | €3.04 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.22) | €4.50 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.70) | €2.01 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.86) | €2.35 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 71 (€16) | €19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€43) | €40 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €22 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€136) | €109 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€60) | €63 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €11 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.90) | €3.64 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €6 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (€459) | €411 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.15) | €0.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (€68) | €45 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.38) | €14 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,645 prices entered by 527 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Ireland
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