Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 43 (1,256 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (892 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (437 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (193 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (433 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.16 (152 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (559 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (234 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.90 (115 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (325 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (1,714 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (249 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.42 (130 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 118% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,532 (280,994 Дин.) | 135,216 Дин. | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,252 (213,781 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 714 (21,053 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,678 (167,368 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,000 (117,903 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 511 (15,070 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 354 (10,440 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,183 (34,872 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 354 (10,441 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (1,195 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (1,210 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (5,840 Дин.) | 8,540 Дин. | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (5,586 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (10,040 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (10,027 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,551 (2,669,373 Дин.) | 2,702,540 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.71 (109 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 132 (3,889 Дин.) | 3,193 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (669 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (1,105 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 306 (9,026 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (768 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (477 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (589 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (363 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (569 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (1,484 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (5,678 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (2,727 Дин.) | 1,389 Дин. | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (9,783 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 269 (7,934 Дин.) | 4,137 Дин. | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (2,278 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 206% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (615 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (1,227 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 391% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (58,646 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.63 (19 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (8,127 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (598 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Serbia
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