Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (NZ$21) | NZ$25 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (NZ$16) | NZ$16 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$2.29 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (NZ$2.85) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (NZ$4.37) | NZ$5.09 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (NZ$2.11) | NZ$4.05 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (NZ$4.53) | NZ$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 61 (NZ$29) | NZ$19 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (NZ$3.81) | NZ$4.63 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.05 (NZ$2.39) | NZ$2.94 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 50% 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 13,959 (NZ$6,620) | NZ$3,887 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,141 (NZ$4,335) | NZ$2,922 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 763 (NZ$362) | NZ$203 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,118 (NZ$3,850) | NZ$2,549 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,265 (NZ$2,497) | NZ$2,011 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 537 (NZ$255) | NZ$169 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (NZ$157) | NZ$79 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 748 (NZ$355) | NZ$745 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 353 (NZ$168) | NZ$194 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (NZ$14) | NZ$39 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 258 (NZ$122) | NZ$141 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 217 (NZ$103) | NZ$91 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 405 (NZ$192) | NZ$211 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 412 (NZ$195) | NZ$204 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% 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 94,353 (NZ$44,747) | NZ$47,093 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.93 (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.79 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 276 (NZ$131) | NZ$186 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 83 (NZ$39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 383 (NZ$182) | NZ$70 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (NZ$10) | NZ$6 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (NZ$4.60) | NZ$2.97 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (NZ$5.29) | NZ$3.30 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (NZ$18) | NZ$39 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 151 (NZ$72) | NZ$75 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (NZ$46) | NZ$40 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 600 (NZ$285) | NZ$251 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (NZ$131) | NZ$118 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (NZ$37) | NZ$20 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.68 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (NZ$21) | NZ$14 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,708 (NZ$810) | NZ$1,174 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (NZ$0.28) | NZ$0.51 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 322 (NZ$153) | NZ$71 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (NZ$10) | NZ$40 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in New Zealand
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