Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.57 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.82 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.86 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.84 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 2.12 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (CHF 18) | CHF 15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.55 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.34 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (CHF 1,846) | CHF 2,943 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (CHF 1,261) | CHF 2,074 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 707 (CHF 175) | CHF 178 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,019 (CHF 1,243) | CHF 1,647 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,401 (CHF 842) | CHF 1,220 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 396 (CHF 98) | CHF 116 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (CHF 74) | CHF 40 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (CHF 268) | CHF 525 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (CHF 76) | CHF 112 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (CHF 57) | CHF 114 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (CHF 54) | CHF 59 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (CHF 88) | CHF 131 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (CHF 94) | CHF 189 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (CHF 21,317) | CHF 33,794 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 1.57 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (CHF 55) | CHF 77 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (CHF 4.91) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (CHF 71) | CHF 97 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.20 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 3.96 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CHF 4.91) | CHF 4.42 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 3.46 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 3.81 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (CHF 18) | CHF 36 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (CHF 45) | CHF 76 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (CHF 130) | CHF 120 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (CHF 84) | CHF 113 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (CHF 409) | CHF 478 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.37 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (CHF 90) | CHF 98 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland
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