Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (€3.65) | €4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.66) | €0.73 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.64) | €3.01 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.16 (€1.30) | €9 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (€4.56) | €5.99 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.99) | €1.16 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.83 (€0.97) | €1.05 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.79) | €0.85 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (€15) | €7 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.16) | €1.43 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (€1.13) | €0.86 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,667 (€2,441) | €997 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,381 (€1,863) | €635 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 729 (€184) | €200 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,639 (€1,424) | €835 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,020 (€1,015) | €501 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 540 (€136) | €67 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 (€89) | €11 | + 704% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,352 (€341) | €344 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €169 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €19 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (€50) | €81 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (€48) | €80 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (€86) | €100 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (€86) | €80 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,551 (€22,862) | €24,454 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.71 (€0.94) | €1.70 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 132 (€33) | €33 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.73) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €4.79 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 291 (€74) | €50 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €2.44 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.37) | €3.76 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.04) | €2.91 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€3.11) | €1.46 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.87) | €2.08 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (€13) | €21 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€49) | €27 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (€23) | €23 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (€84) | €162 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 269 (€68) | €46 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (€20) | €7 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.27) | €2.19 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€11) | €2.00 | + 425% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (€502) | €293 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.63 (€0.16) | €0.11 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (€70) | €30 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€5.13) | €4.74 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Slovakia
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