Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (Php612) | Php278 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Php382) | Php176 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Php260) | Php115 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Php92) | Php86 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Php192) | Php106 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Php91) | Php87 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (Php303) | Php205 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Php117) | Php154 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (Php61) | Php98 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Php178) | Php63 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (Php1,079) | Php403 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Php104) | Php84 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (Php62) | Php61 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 104% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (Php102,717) | Php53,329 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (Php75,519) | Php26,864 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (Php9,100) | Php5,346 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (Php64,240) | Php32,454 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (Php45,283) | Php17,484 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (Php4,838) | Php2,429 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (Php3,670) | Php1,644 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (Php12,601) | Php13,655 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (Php4,978) | Php5,856 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Php494) | Php283 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Php432) | Php280 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (Php2,989) | Php2,272 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (Php2,740) | Php1,330 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (Php4,487) | Php4,611 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (Php4,581) | Php4,052 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (Php1,134,389) | Php1,154,410 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (Php28) | Php48 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (Php1,687) | Php1,437 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (Php243) | Php198 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (Php663) | Php809 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (Php3,446) | Php589 | + 485% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (Php404) | Php305 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Php225) | Php151 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Php245) | Php155 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Php157) | Php85 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Php166) | Php86 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (Php1,000) | Php309 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (Php2,512) | Php867 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (Php1,113) | Php510 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (Php7,885) | Php2,231 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (Php3,493) | Php2,140 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (Php975) | Php249 | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Php284) | Php162 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Php597) | Php87 | + 583% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (Php26,630) | Php19,345 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (Php8) | Php8 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (Php3,936) | Php1,689 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (Php261) | Php115 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
13.261
PHP
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,054 prices entered by 620 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Philippines
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 44% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Austria is 70% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 89% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 100% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Philippines
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Philippines