Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.60 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.80 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.85 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.39 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 2.11 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (CHF 20) | CHF 15 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.62 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (CHF 1,909) | CHF 2,797 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (CHF 1,404) | CHF 2,185 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (CHF 169) | CHF 166 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (CHF 1,194) | CHF 1,637 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (CHF 842) | CHF 1,195 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (CHF 90) | CHF 94 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (CHF 68) | CHF 40 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (CHF 234) | CHF 426 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (CHF 93) | CHF 127 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (CHF 56) | CHF 107 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (CHF 51) | CHF 62 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (CHF 83) | CHF 128 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (CHF 85) | CHF 167 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (CHF 21,088) | CHF 27,665 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 1.48 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (CHF 31) | CHF 87 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 16 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (CHF 12) | CHF 24 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (CHF 64) | CHF 98 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (CHF 8) | CHF 6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 4.74 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 5.27 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 3.63 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.67 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (CHF 19) | CHF 39 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (CHF 47) | CHF 78 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (CHF 21) | CHF 35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (CHF 147) | CHF 251 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (CHF 65) | CHF 108 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (CHF 18) | CHF 16 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 5.06 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (CHF 495) | CHF 464 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.33 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (CHF 73) | CHF 99 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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