Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (NZ$17) | NZ$18 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$2.07 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (NZ$5.50) | NZ$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$6 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$4.26 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (NZ$1.76) | NZ$3.27 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (NZ$5.10) | NZ$5.33 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (NZ$30) | NZ$19 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (NZ$2.93) | NZ$3.50 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$2.01 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (NZ$2,921) | NZ$2,633 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (NZ$2,177) | NZ$2,144 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (NZ$261) | NZ$291 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (NZ$1,841) | NZ$2,211 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (NZ$1,298) | NZ$1,904 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (NZ$139) | NZ$174 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (NZ$105) | NZ$68 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (NZ$361) | NZ$704 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (NZ$143) | NZ$254 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (NZ$14) | NZ$15 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (NZ$12) | NZ$27 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (NZ$88) | NZ$119 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (NZ$76) | NZ$60 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (NZ$130) | NZ$178 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (NZ$131) | NZ$243 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (NZ$32,505) | NZ$38,029 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (NZ$0.78) | NZ$1.98 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (NZ$48) | NZ$140 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (NZ$19) | NZ$5.96 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (NZ$99) | NZ$55 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (NZ$4.49) | NZ$3.35 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (NZ$4.75) | NZ$4.20 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 71 (NZ$27) | NZ$31 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (NZ$72) | NZ$59 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (NZ$32) | NZ$37 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (NZ$226) | NZ$265 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (NZ$100) | NZ$100 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (NZ$28) | NZ$19 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (NZ$8) | NZ$4.98 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (NZ$17) | NZ$10 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (NZ$763) | NZ$841 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (NZ$0.24) | NZ$0.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (NZ$113) | NZ$85 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (NZ$7) | NZ$34 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,713 prices entered by 506 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand
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