Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €10 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.82) | €3.25 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.69) | €0.87 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.70) | €2.79 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (€1.35) | €2.03 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€6) | €5.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.95) | €1.81 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (€1.02) | €1.39 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.18) | €1.07 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€14) | €4.77 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €2.28 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (€0.98) | €0.80 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (€2,249) | €1,185 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (€1,680) | €861 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (€205) | €149 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (€1,365) | €825 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (€892) | €605 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (€138) | €140 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (€87) | €27 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (€370) | €334 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (€83) | €96 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€57) | €72 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€52) | €30 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €72 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (€87) | €89 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (€24,519) | €31,059 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (€0.86) | €1.87 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (€71) | €35 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.73) | €4.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €6 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (€83) | €64 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €3.31 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.46) | €3.51 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.90) | €5.21 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (€3.47) | €1.78 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.87) | €2.03 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €13 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€49) | €27 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€25) | €14 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€60) | €49 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (€84) | €40 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (€19) | €9 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.37) | €2.71 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €1.93 | + 484% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (€465) | €575 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.31 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (€75) | €35 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.73) | €5.14 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,642 prices entered by 578 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Portugal
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