Cost of living in China compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 46 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 28 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Dirham 4.78) | Dirham 7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 23 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Dirham 4.03) | Dirham 4.51 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 13 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 79 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Dirham 4.98) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 4.65 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in China is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,653元 (Dirham 4,311) | Dirham 7,762 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,318元 (Dirham 2,432) | Dirham 5,728 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406元 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 686 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,872元 (Dirham 3,871) | Dirham 4,762 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,142元 (Dirham 2,333) | Dirham 3,415 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280元 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 365 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86元 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 277 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,085元 (Dirham 1,174) | Dirham 950 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 605元 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 375 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 37 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 33 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in China is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 390元 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 231 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208元 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 192 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578元 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 342 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 553元 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 345 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in China is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,747元 (Dirham 90,548) | Dirham 85,543 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (Dirham 3.59) | Dirham 2.06 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173元 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 127 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440元 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 260 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 17 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 12 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 12 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81元 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 70 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206元 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 189 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 83 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 818元 (Dirham 461) | Dirham 595 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418元 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 263 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 74 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,185元 (Dirham 1,794) | Dirham 1,834 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64元 (Dirham 0.36) | Dirham 0.64 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 481元 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 285 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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