Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.39) | €2.87 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €0.66 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.24) | €2.13 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.54) | €1.42 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.11) | €4.14 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.98) | €1.35 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (€1.04) | €1.03 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.01) | €0.94 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (€18) | €4.32 | + 322% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.76) | €1.95 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (€1.05) | €0.95 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (€1,734) | €1,136 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (€1,275) | €741 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€154) | €118 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (€1,085) | €743 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€765) | €501 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€82) | €87 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€62) | €29 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€213) | €378 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€84) | €120 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€50) | €73 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€46) | €31 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (€76) | €79 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€77) | €80 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,152) | €25,997 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (€0.47) | €1.46 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€28) | €36 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (€4.11) | €5.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€58) | €46 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €3.15 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.81) | €3.70 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.13) | €3.54 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.65) | €1.22 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.80) | €1.89 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (€17) | €14 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€42) | €28 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (€19) | €13 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€133) | €40 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€59) | €41 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€16) | €8 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.80) | €3.04 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €1.79 | + 464% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (€450) | €496 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (€66) | €40 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.41) | €4.85 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,307 prices entered by 602 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Portugal
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