Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (kr 143) | kr 217 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (kr 83) | kr 124 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (kr 42) | kr 73 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr 18) | kr 22 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr 41) | kr 58 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (kr 15) | kr 40 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (kr 66) | kr 83 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr 21) | kr 30 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (kr 35) | kr 32 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (kr 153) | kr 176 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (kr 24) | kr 36 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (kr 11) | kr 27 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (kr 24,630) | kr 22,866 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (kr 18,395) | kr 16,955 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (kr 2,241) | kr 1,943 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (kr 14,952) | kr 13,302 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (kr 9,763) | kr 10,305 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (kr 1,508) | kr 854 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (kr 948) | kr 431 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (kr 4,051) | kr 3,787 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (kr 911) | kr 3,478 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (kr 120) | kr 86 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (kr 123) | kr 453 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (kr 623) | kr 964 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (kr 572) | kr 472 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (kr 945) | kr 999 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (kr 950) | kr 1,215 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (kr 268,498) | kr 360,840 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (kr 9) | kr 22 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (kr 782) | kr 818 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (kr 63) | kr 66 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (kr 104) | kr 116 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (kr 908) | kr 473 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (kr 72) | kr 45 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr 49) | kr 41 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (kr 65) | kr 38 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (kr 38) | kr 26 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (kr 53) | kr 23 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (kr 151) | kr 455 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (kr 540) | kr 1,044 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (kr 269) | kr 286 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (kr 655) | kr 1,389 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (kr 917) | kr 974 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (kr 214) | kr 153 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr 59) | kr 52 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (kr 124) | kr 92 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (kr 5,097) | kr 5,951 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (kr 1.46) | kr 1.37 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (kr 818) | kr 464 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (kr 52) | kr 146 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Norway
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