Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (117 kr) | 140 kr | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (88 kr) | 100 kr | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (42 kr) | 70 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (42 kr) | 44 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (14 kr) | 41 kr | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (57 kr) | 57 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (22 kr) | 31 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (29 kr) | 20 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (180 kr) | 118 kr | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (24 kr) | 24 kr | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (13 kr) | 17 kr | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (28,428 kr) | 21,950 kr | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (19,899 kr) | 15,465 kr | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (2,526 kr) | 2,920 kr | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (16,946 kr) | 14,158 kr | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (11,269 kr) | 9,829 kr | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (1,678 kr) | 1,410 kr | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (933 kr) | 335 kr | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (2,505 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (977 kr) | 1,437 kr | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (128 kr) | 113 kr | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (104 kr) | 261 kr | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (578 kr) | 883 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (529 kr) | 442 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (979 kr) | 1,029 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (970 kr) | 1,506 kr | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 57% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (275,595 kr) | 346,872 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (9 kr) | 20 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (274 kr) | 918 kr | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (38 kr) | 70 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (86 kr) | 211 kr | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (777 kr) | 252 kr | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (80 kr) | 37 kr | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (48 kr) | 34 kr | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (65 kr) | 37 kr | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (36 kr) | 32 kr | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (34 kr) | 19 kr | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (123 kr) | 315 kr | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (482 kr) | 498 kr | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (266 kr) | 315 kr | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (912 kr) | 1,140 kr | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (849 kr) | 901 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (229 kr) | 144 kr | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (59 kr) | 44 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (114 kr) | 76 kr | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (5,548 kr) | 7,556 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (2.07 kr) | 1.96 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (742 kr) | 436 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (56 kr) | 69 kr | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,114 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Sweden
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