Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.23) | €2.88 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €0.62 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.52) | €2.26 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.72) | €1.43 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (€7) | €4.88 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €1.29 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (€1.18) | €1.05 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (€3.92) | €0.86 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (€17) | €5.09 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.74) | €1.95 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (€0.91) | €0.83 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 59% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (€1,727) | €1,122 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (€1,180) | €746 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 707 (€164) | €116 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,019 (€1,163) | €719 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,401 (€788) | €487 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 396 (€92) | €105 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (€69) | €26 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (€251) | €340 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€71) | €114 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (€53) | €80 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (€51) | €32 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (€83) | €73 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (€88) | €87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (€19,943) | €25,023 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (€0.51) | €1.48 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (€52) | €38 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (€4.59) | €4.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (€67) | €48 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.79) | €3.35 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.85) | €3.49 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.59) | €4.66 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.68) | €1.41 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.81) | €2.11 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (€17) | €12 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 74% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (€42) | €28 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€19) | €13 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (€122) | €36 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (€79) | €45 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €7 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€5.64) | €2.39 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €2.34 | + 345% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (€383) | €467 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (€0.17) | €0.09 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (€84) | €40 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.81) | €4.97 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,488 prices entered by 640 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Portugal
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