Cost of living in Andorra compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 55 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 27 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 7 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 29 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 5.08 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 17 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 74 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 3.94 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (Dirham 4,921) | Dirham 7,451 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (Dirham 3,604) | Dirham 5,092 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (Dirham 597) | Dirham 707 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (Dirham 3,134) | Dirham 5,019 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (Dirham 2,469) | Dirham 3,401 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 396 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 300 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (Dirham 1,478) | Dirham 1,081 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 308 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 39 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 32 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 5% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (Dirham 288) | Dirham 229 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 220 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 357 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dirham 499) | Dirham 381 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 88% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (Dirham 81,662) | Dirham 86,061 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 2.18 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (Dirham 508) | Dirham 223 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 54 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 288 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 73 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 16% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 181 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 80 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 526 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 339 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 74 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 45 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (Dirham 1,461) | Dirham 1,652 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (Dirham 3.32) | Dirham 0.72 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 364 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.54 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,217 prices entered by 435 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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