Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 56 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 27 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 5.02 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.79元 (Dirham 3.18) | Dirham 14 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92元 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 86 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.03 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in China is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,820元 (Dirham 4,302) | Dirham 7,557 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,860元 (Dirham 2,674) | Dirham 4,932 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 431元 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 666 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,988元 (Dirham 3,844) | Dirham 5,183 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,398元 (Dirham 1,869) | Dirham 3,461 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 358 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83元 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 299 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,101元 (Dirham 1,156) | Dirham 919 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561元 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 355 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48元 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 37 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 34 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in China is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 409元 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 225 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 244元 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 220 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 635元 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 346 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 524元 (Dirham 288) | Dirham 353 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in China is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,999元 (Dirham 81,969) | Dirham 84,081 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dirham 3.60) | Dirham 2.11 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155元 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 221 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 407元 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 262 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46元 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 17 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 12 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75元 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 79 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192元 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 162 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94元 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 78 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 976元 (Dirham 537) | Dirham 595 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 363 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 75 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 51 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,346元 (Dirham 1,841) | Dirham 1,756 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (Dirham 0.34) | Dirham 0.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346元 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 336 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in China is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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