Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.39) | €3.40 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €0.82 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.24) | €2.34 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.54) | €1.63 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.11) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.98) | €1.66 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (€1.03) | €1.12 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.00) | €0.88 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (€18) | €7 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.76) | €1.61 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (€1.05) | €0.86 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (€1,733) | €1,212 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (€1,274) | €767 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€154) | €107 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (€1,084) | €755 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€764) | €537 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€82) | €78 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€62) | €29 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€213) | €345 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€84) | €91 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€46) | €31 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (€76) | €77 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€77) | €85 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,141) | €23,234 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (€0.47) | €1.22 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€28) | €42 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (€4.11) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €6 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€58) | €59 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €4.10 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.80) | €2.42 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.13) | €2.95 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.65) | €1.39 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.80) | €1.96 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (€17) | €15 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€42) | €29 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (€19) | €16 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€133) | €48 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€59) | €41 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€16) | €9 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.80) | €2.53 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €3.91 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (€449) | €477 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.22 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (€66) | €47 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.40) | €4.91 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Spain
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