Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €5.93 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.42) | €3.17 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €0.95 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.32) | €2.34 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.61) | €1.76 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.32) | €3.48 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.02) | €1.33 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.51 (€1.03) | €0.49 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.05) | €1.19 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €7 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.85) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (€1.06) | €0.54 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,762 (€1,764) | €779 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (€1,302) | €551 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€156) | €233 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,762 (€1,082) | €505 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€776) | €390 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€83) | €145 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€63) | €16 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€216) | €271 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€85) | €141 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€53) | €61 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 192 (€44) | €38 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€78) | €78 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€78) | €105 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,436) | €20,476 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (€0.47) | €1.16 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€29) | €49 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.92) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €18 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€59) | €49 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €5.06 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.86) | €3.76 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.19) | €3.25 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.69) | €1.86 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.84) | €2.61 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 70 (€16) | €18 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€43) | €33 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €15 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€135) | €77 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€60) | €41 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €7 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.87) | €2.66 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €3.18 | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (€417) | €600 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€65) | €38 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.42) | €4.83 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Latvia
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