Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.76) | €5.64 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.55) | €1.40 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.16) | €3.74 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (€1.48) | €3.11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €2.27 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (€1.04) | €1.80 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.46) | €1.44 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (€15) | €7 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.03) | €2.49 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (€1.29) | €1.55 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (€1,956) | €1,618 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (€1,401) | €1,132 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (€177) | €216 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (€1,467) | €1,142 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (€952) | €750 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (€129) | €127 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (€52) | €34 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (€193) | €319 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€76) | €113 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€50) | €85 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€51) | €37 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (€115) | €97 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (€146) | €123 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (€25,889) | €29,648 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (€0.74) | €1.84 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.40) | €9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€18) | €10 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (€88) | €115 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.18) | €3.62 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.41) | €3.24 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.78) | €2.75 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.57) | €2.25 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (€46) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€23) | €18 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (€112) | €105 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (€121) | €79 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (€21) | €9 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (€6) | €1.85 | + 231% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €4.94 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (€530) | €821 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (€0.18) | €0.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (€69) | €55 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.55) | €6 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,127 prices entered by 440 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy
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