Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (49 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (28 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (5.00 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (22 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (7 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (3.77 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (52 ₪) | 40 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (8 ₪) | 5.53 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (3.72 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (8,569 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (6,228 ₪) | 1,678 ₪ | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (759 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (5,063 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (3,306 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (511 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (321 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 483% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (1,372 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (308 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (41 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (41 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 232% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 45% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (211 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (194 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (320 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (322 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (90,910 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (3.20 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (265 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (21 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (35 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (307 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (24 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (22 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (13 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (51 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (183 ₪) | 140 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (91 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (222 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (310 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (72 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 411% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (20 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (42 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (1,726 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (0.50 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (277 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (18 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,174 prices entered by 263 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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