Cost of living in Andorra compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Andorra | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 52 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 30 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 7 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.25 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 5.41 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 3.85 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 13 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 56 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.40 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.88 | + 144% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Andorra | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (Dirham 3,945) | Dirham 8,915 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (Dirham 6,311) | Dirham 6,658 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (Dirham 789) | Dirham 811 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (Dirham 2,864) | Dirham 5,412 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (Dirham 2,257) | Dirham 3,534 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (Dirham 367) | Dirham 546 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 343 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (Dirham 1,972) | Dirham 1,466 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 330 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 43 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 44 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Andorra | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 225 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 207 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Dirham 295) | Dirham 342 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 344 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 44% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Andorra | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (Dirham 74,644) | Dirham 97,182 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.49 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (Dirham 465) | Dirham 283 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Andorra | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 23 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 37 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 329 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (Dirham 3.07) | Dirham 14 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 54 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Andorra | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 196 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 97 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 237 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 332 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 77 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 45 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (Dirham 1,776) | Dirham 1,845 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (Dirham 3.04) | Dirham 0.53 | + 474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 296 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,204 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is 5% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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