Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (NZ$22) | NZ$22 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (NZ$3.00) | NZ$2.38 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (NZ$5.94) | NZ$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.17 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$8 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$4.21 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$3.31 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$5.09 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (NZ$25) | NZ$18 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (NZ$3.51) | NZ$3.42 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (NZ$1.76) | NZ$2.64 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,161 (NZ$3,893) | NZ$3,254 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,555 (NZ$2,785) | NZ$2,569 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 763 (NZ$324) | NZ$278 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,268 (NZ$2,239) | NZ$2,311 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,150 (NZ$1,764) | NZ$1,811 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (NZ$262) | NZ$188 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (NZ$148) | NZ$76 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,503 (NZ$639) | NZ$714 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (NZ$140) | NZ$302 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (NZ$19) | NZ$12 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (NZ$18) | NZ$30 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (NZ$95) | NZ$119 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (NZ$89) | NZ$90 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (NZ$144) | NZ$161 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 (NZ$138) | NZ$207 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 98,565 (NZ$41,882) | NZ$39,009 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.56 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$2.87 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 292 (NZ$124) | NZ$158 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 (NZ$111) | NZ$94 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (NZ$5.96) | NZ$3.86 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 26 (NZ$11) | NZ$4.42 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 49 (NZ$21) | NZ$38 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 (NZ$83) | NZ$74 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 100 (NZ$42) | NZ$39 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (NZ$101) | NZ$161 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (NZ$133) | NZ$116 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 86 (NZ$36) | NZ$17 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.46 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (NZ$19) | NZ$10 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,847 (NZ$785) | NZ$775 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.54 (NZ$0.23) | NZ$0.37 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (NZ$133) | NZ$76 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (NZ$8) | NZ$36 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,468 prices entered by 350 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in New Zealand
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