Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 166% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (108TL) | 39TL | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (54TL) | 25TL | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (36TL) | 13TL | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (13TL) | 4.90TL | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (30TL) | 12TL | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (15TL) | 5.01TL | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (56TL) | 22TL | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (18TL) | 5.12TL | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (10TL) | 3.56TL | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (33TL) | 12TL | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (145TL) | 72TL | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (15TL) | 5.52TL | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (8TL) | 2.23TL | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 313% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (14,680TL) | 3,432TL | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (10,032TL) | 2,105TL | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 707 (1,392TL) | 502TL | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,019 (9,889TL) | 2,271TL | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,401 (6,701TL) | 1,420TL | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 396 (781TL) | 438TL | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (590TL) | 68TL | + 772% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (2,130TL) | 2,455TL | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (607TL) | 593TL | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (77TL) | 33TL | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (63TL) | 26TL | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (451TL) | 254TL | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (433TL) | 175TL | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (703TL) | 408TL | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (750TL) | 312TL | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (169,558TL) | 185,959TL | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (4.29TL) | 7TL | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (439TL) | 189TL | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 135% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (39TL) | 18TL | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (107TL) | 25TL | + 335% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (568TL) | 219TL | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (49TL) | 22TL | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (33TL) | 19TL | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (39TL) | 18TL | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (23TL) | 9TL | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (24TL) | 17TL | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (144TL) | 36TL | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 174% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (356TL) | 100TL | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (158TL) | 47TL | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (1,035TL) | 171TL | + 504% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (669TL) | 257TL | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (146TL) | 50TL | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (48TL) | 15TL | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (88TL) | 22TL | + 295% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (3,255TL) | 3,042TL | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (1.41TL) | 0.71TL | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (717TL) | 182TL | + 295% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (41TL) | 18TL | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 154% more expensive than in Turkey
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