Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (¥2,113) | ¥1,043 | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (¥1,387) | ¥775 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (¥713) | ¥491 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (¥270) | ¥212 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (¥570) | ¥325 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (¥204) | ¥615 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (¥1,241) | ¥1,083 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (¥327) | ¥570 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (¥161) | ¥433 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (¥440) | ¥301 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (¥3,227) | ¥1,536 | + 110% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (¥324) | ¥203 | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (¥202) | ¥184 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (¥382,707) | ¥221,430 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (¥241,235) | ¥111,860 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (¥32,339) | ¥20,251 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (¥252,276) | ¥190,034 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (¥168,893) | ¥84,192 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (¥23,052) | ¥28,514 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (¥11,467) | ¥3,357 | + 242% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (¥33,982) | ¥52,125 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (¥13,701) | ¥15,714 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (¥1,900) | ¥1,018 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (¥1,440) | ¥1,314 | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (¥9,639) | ¥8,530 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (¥8,434) | ¥4,983 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (¥14,211) | ¥9,702 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (¥14,867) | ¥11,426 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (¥4,754,831) | ¥2,882,200 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (¥118) | ¥170 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (¥9,217) | ¥9,799 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (¥546) | ¥1,555 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (¥1,227) | ¥2,993 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (¥11,546) | ¥6,000 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (¥1,095) | ¥2,084 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (¥689) | ¥842 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (¥881) | ¥600 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (¥515) | ¥192 | + 169% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (¥510) | ¥191 | + 168% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (¥1,541) | ¥4,236 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (¥7,878) | ¥5,211 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (¥3,729) | ¥3,676 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (¥16,059) | ¥4,122 | + 290% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (¥15,355) | ¥8,391 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (¥3,084) | ¥961 | + 221% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (¥888) | ¥499 | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (¥1,478) | ¥656 | + 125% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (¥78,904) | ¥51,754 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (¥32) | ¥52 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (¥11,112) | ¥9,018 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (¥715) | ¥564 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,624 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Japan
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