Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 52 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 31 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 5.17 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 22 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.35元 (Dirham 2.74) | Dirham 3.98 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.87元 (Dirham 3.01) | Dirham 12 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 58 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 8 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.14 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in China is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,257元 (Dirham 7,300) | Dirham 9,219 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,404元 (Dirham 4,303) | Dirham 6,423 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 608元 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 767 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,312元 (Dirham 3,744) | Dirham 5,128 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,055元 (Dirham 2,076) | Dirham 3,254 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 613 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 123元 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 352 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,570元 (Dirham 804) | Dirham 1,480 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 581元 (Dirham 298) | Dirham 350 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 46 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69元 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 41 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in China is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 474元 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 223 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 209 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 631元 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 328 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700元 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 325 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in China is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 149,819元 (Dirham 76,712) | Dirham 98,565 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 3.56 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197元 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 292 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 37 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217元 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 261 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22元 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 26 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 49 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| China | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 273元 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 195 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 100 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 736元 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 237 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 353元 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 313 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98元 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 86 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,909元 (Dirham 1,489) | Dirham 1,847 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 0.54 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400元 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 314 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52元 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 18 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,003 prices entered by 342 different people.
Cost of living in China is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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