Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Jordan
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 13 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.889 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.726) | Dinar 3.628 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Dinar 1.237) | Dinar 1.161 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Dinar 2.267) | Dinar 2.191 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (Dinar 1.049) | Dinar 0.577 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Dinar 5.083) | Dinar 2.920 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 1.430 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.27 (Dinar 0.824) | Dinar 0.587 | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Dinar 1.922) | Dinar 2.909 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Dinar 1.594) | Dinar 1.360 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (Dinar 0.993) | Dinar 0.274 | + 262% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (Dinar 1,953) | Dinar 1,028 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,494 (Dinar 1,447) | Dinar 333 | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 798 (Dinar 154) | Dinar 110 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (Dinar 1,311) | Dinar 450 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (Dinar 933) | Dinar 250 | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (Dinar 119) | Dinar 29 | + 317% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 25 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (Dinar 179) | Dinar 53 | + 237% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 103 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.986 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.000 | + 28% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 58 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 24 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 50 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 69 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (Dinar 17,113) | Dinar 24,304 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (Dinar 0.564) | Dinar 0.950 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 25 | + 59% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Dinar 4.219) | Dinar 4.246 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 8 | + 198% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 15 | + 604% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (Dinar 5.318) | Dinar 5.838 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.620) | Dinar 3.750 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.141) | Dinar 4.208 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.161) | Dinar 1.811 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (Dinar 2.840) | Dinar 2.312 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.516 | + 160% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 50 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (Dinar 176) | Dinar 41 | + 331% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 30 | + 126% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 2.000 | + 649% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (Dinar 5.205) | Dinar 3.742 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.602 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (Dinar 326) | Dinar 350 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (Dinar 0.136) | Dinar 0.091 | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 50 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.612) | Dinar 2.344 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 873 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Jordan
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