Cost of living in Austria compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 13% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 50 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 31 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 7 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.15 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.16 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.94 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (Dirham 4.00) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 57 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.55 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,715 (Dirham 6,561) | Dirham 9,135 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (Dirham 4,002) | Dirham 6,426 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €415 (Dirham 1,587) | Dirham 759 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €818 (Dirham 3,131) | Dirham 5,057 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €658 (Dirham 2,517) | Dirham 3,128 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 549 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 352 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (Dirham 1,275) | Dirham 1,296 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (Dirham 578) | Dirham 356 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 42 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 40 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 223 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 209 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 328 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 325 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,654 (Dirham 94,308) | Dirham 97,393 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.58 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 292 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 15% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 37 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (Dirham 580) | Dirham 261 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €45 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 44 | + 291% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Austria | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 185 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 100 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 237 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 304 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 89 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 45 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (Dirham 1,909) | Dirham 1,847 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dirham 0.29) | Dirham 0.54 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 314 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 18 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Austria is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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