Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (kr 105) | kr 217 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (kr 65) | kr 122 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (kr 44) | kr 72 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr 33) | kr 48 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr 16) | kr 37 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (kr 53) | kr 66 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr 20) | kr 33 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.51 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (kr 31) | kr 31 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (kr 181) | kr 160 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr 19) | kr 36 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (kr 11) | kr 20 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,762 (kr 17,688) | kr 17,874 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (kr 13,054) | kr 13,193 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (kr 1,564) | kr 1,328 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,762 (kr 10,853) | kr 13,005 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (kr 7,782) | kr 9,667 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (kr 831) | kr 830 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (kr 631) | kr 396 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (kr 2,165) | kr 3,994 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (kr 855) | kr 1,544 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (kr 85) | kr 110 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (kr 74) | kr 272 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (kr 527) | kr 893 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 192 (kr 437) | kr 588 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (kr 779) | kr 876 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (kr 787) | kr 1,780 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (kr 194,948) | kr 352,685 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (kr 4.69) | kr 16 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (kr 290) | kr 771 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (kr 49) | kr 106 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (kr 114) | kr 154 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (kr 592) | kr 405 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (kr 69) | kr 55 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr 39) | kr 51 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr 42) | kr 80 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (kr 27) | kr 23 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (kr 28) | kr 23 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 70 (kr 160) | kr 457 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (kr 432) | kr 640 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (kr 190) | kr 292 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (kr 1,355) | kr 1,520 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (kr 600) | kr 872 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (kr 168) | kr 149 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr 49) | kr 47 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (kr 103) | kr 93 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (kr 4,180) | kr 4,993 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (kr 1.45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (kr 649) | kr 539 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (kr 44) | kr 137 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Norway
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