Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (1,214 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (757 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (516 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (182 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (381 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (181 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (601 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (232 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (122 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (353 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 325% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (2,139 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | + 221% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (207 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (124 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 195% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (203,750 Дин.) | 60,441 Дин. | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (149,800 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (18,050 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (127,427 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (89,823 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (9,596 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (7,279 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (24,995 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (9,874 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (980 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (857 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (5,930 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (5,435 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (8,872 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (9,087 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (2,250,182 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (55 Дин.) | 143 Дин. | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (3,347 Дин.) | 2,434 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (483 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (1,315 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (6,836 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (802 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (447 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (485 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (311 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (329 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (1,984 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 114% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (4,982 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (2,208 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (15,641 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | + 522% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (6,928 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (1,935 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (564 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (1,184 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | + 427% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (52,823 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (17 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (7,808 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (518 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Serbia
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