Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€5.01) | €4.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.66) | €1.09 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€3.05) | €2.65 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (€1.41) | €2.26 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.27) | €2.50 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (€1.15) | €2.00 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.58) | €1.75 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€15) | €12 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.14) | €2.00 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (€1.33) | €1.50 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (€2,623) | €1,630 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (€1,804) | €1,464 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (€205) | €93 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (€1,761) | €1,093 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (€1,253) | €739 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (€160) | €69 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (€60) | €15 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (€241) | €392 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (€83) | €120 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (€43) | €80 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (€61) | €30 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (€108) | €100 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€123) | €120 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (€22,990) | €26,952 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (€0.76) | €1.34 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (€54) | €21 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.67) | €12 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (€32) | €20 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (€142) | €15 | + 846% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.86) | €3.00 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.56) | €3.26 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.90) | €2.87 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€3.81) | €2.50 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€50) | €60 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€21) | €21 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (€237) | €80 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (€91) | €100 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€20) | €9 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (€7) | €3.50 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€11) | €3.26 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (€438) | €634 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (€0.18) | €0.54 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (€64) | €54 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.59) | €5.90 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Malta
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