Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €8 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €5.66 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.39) | €2.88 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €0.78 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.30) | €1.80 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.60) | €1.92 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.29) | €3.93 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.01) | €1.50 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.51 (€1.02) | €0.89 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.04) | €0.73 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €6 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.84) | €1.39 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (€1.05) | €0.70 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,762 (€1,754) | €841 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (€1,295) | €676 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€155) | €141 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,762 (€1,076) | €608 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€772) | €443 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€82) | €75 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€63) | €11 | + 453% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€215) | €297 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€85) | €80 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€52) | €62 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 192 (€43) | €35 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€77) | €83 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€78) | €97 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,335) | €18,260 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (€0.47) | €1.21 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€29) | €27 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.90) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €4.79 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€59) | €25 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €3.31 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.84) | €3.76 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.17) | €2.91 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.67) | €1.07 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.82) | €1.46 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 70 (€16) | €17 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€43) | €24 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €14 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€134) | €55 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€60) | €44 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €5.98 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.85) | €2.23 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €1.61 | + 532% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (€415) | €293 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€64) | €32 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.41) | €5.07 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Slovakia
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