Cost of living in Austria compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 56 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 27 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 16 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 29 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.19 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 74 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.94 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,147 (Dirham 4,961) | Dirham 7,451 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 (Dirham 4,356) | Dirham 5,092 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (Dirham 667) | Dirham 715 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (Dirham 3,611) | Dirham 5,062 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 (Dirham 2,893) | Dirham 3,492 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 397 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 300 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (Dirham 1,585) | Dirham 1,081 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 308 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 42 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 33 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 229 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 220 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 357 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dirham 501) | Dirham 381 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,459 (Dirham 88,465) | Dirham 86,061 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 2.17 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 223 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 20 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 54 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 288 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.46 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 12 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 68 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 181 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 81 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €163 (Dirham 705) | Dirham 526 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 339 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 74 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 45 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (Dirham 2,046) | Dirham 1,652 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (Dirham 0.24) | Dirham 0.72 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 364 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 21 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Austria is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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