Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.21) | €4.44 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.57) | €1.23 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (€3.58) | €3.41 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.69) | €2.02 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.14) | €1.92 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.19 (€1.20) | €1.36 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (€2.76) | €1.25 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (€17) | €7 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.74) | €1.89 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (€0.91) | €1.27 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (€1,721) | €1,292 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (€1,176) | €912 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 715 (€165) | €133 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,062 (€1,169) | €817 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,492 (€807) | €592 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 397 (€92) | €93 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (€69) | €24 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (€250) | €349 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€71) | €123 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (€10) | €5.48 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (€53) | €83 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (€51) | €30 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (€82) | €86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (€88) | €114 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (€19,876) | €22,935 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (€0.50) | €1.53 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (€51) | €36 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (€4.58) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (€13) | €10 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (€67) | €82 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.77) | €5.60 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.84) | €3.22 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.58) | €2.71 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.67) | €2.39 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.11) | €2.06 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (€42) | €37 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (€19) | €17 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (€121) | €84 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (€78) | €64 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€5.63) | €1.50 | + 274% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €4.99 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (€382) | €462 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (€0.17) | €0.15 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (€84) | €56 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.80) | €5.44 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Italy
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