Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.39) | €3.81 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.66) | €1.05 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.51) | €3.01 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (€1.25) | €2.25 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.01) | €2.16 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (€0.99) | €1.40 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.71) | €1.12 | + 142% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (€20) | €7 | + 191% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.99) | €2.06 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (€1.25) | €1.08 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (€2,356) | €1,415 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (€1,485) | €962 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (€199) | €118 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (€1,553) | €917 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (€1,040) | €671 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (€142) | €81 | + 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (€71) | €27 | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (€209) | €315 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (€84) | €92 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (€12) | €7 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (€59) | €73 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (€52) | €31 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (€87) | €82 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (€92) | €86 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (€29,271) | €28,022 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (€0.73) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (€57) | €31 | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (€3.36) | €8 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (€71) | €62 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €3.86 | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.24) | €2.95 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.42) | €3.02 | + 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.17) | €2.02 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.14) | €1.93 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (€9) | €17 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€49) | €34 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€23) | €16 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (€99) | €53 | + 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (€95) | €50 | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (€19) | €10 | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.47) | €2.69 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (€9) | €4.45 | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (€486) | €514 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (€68) | €49 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.40) | €5.23 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Spain
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