Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 1.66 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 3.96 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.60 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.18 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 1.94 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (CHF 15) | CHF 14 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 2.44 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.68 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,913 (CHF 2,314) | CHF 3,452 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (CHF 1,660) | CHF 2,615 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (CHF 164) | CHF 115 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,261 (CHF 1,366) | CHF 1,938 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,695 (CHF 959) | CHF 1,537 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (CHF 121) | CHF 44 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (CHF 92) | CHF 49 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (CHF 336) | CHF 474 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (CHF 99) | CHF 124 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (CHF 60) | CHF 106 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (CHF 55) | CHF 49 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (CHF 86) | CHF 113 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (CHF 82) | CHF 183 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,043 (CHF 24,934) | CHF 30,010 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.97 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 300 (CHF 78) | CHF 80 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (CHF 76) | CHF 120 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (CHF 5.93) | CHF 4.82 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 3.82 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 3.48 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 2.57 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 3.05 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (CHF 11) | CHF 49 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (CHF 52) | CHF 66 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (CHF 25) | CHF 39 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (CHF 62) | CHF 95 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (CHF 72) | CHF 113 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (CHF 24) | CHF 15 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 4.99 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (CHF 12) | CHF 7 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (CHF 514) | CHF 693 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (CHF 82) | CHF 87 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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