Cost of living in Finland compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 29% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Finland | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 43 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 33 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 15 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.17 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (Dirham 4.58) | Dirham 4.00 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 58 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.38 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.43 | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Finland | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 (Dirham 7,171) | Dirham 9,532 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (Dirham 4,791) | Dirham 7,252 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (Dirham 716) | Dirham 714 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 (Dirham 4,500) | Dirham 5,678 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €763 (Dirham 3,046) | Dirham 4,000 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 511 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 354 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (Dirham 1,547) | Dirham 1,183 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 354 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 41 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 41 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 31% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Finland | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 198 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 189 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 341 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €163 (Dirham 649) | Dirham 340 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 57% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Finland | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,283 (Dirham 112,919) | Dirham 90,551 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.71 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 132 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Finland | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 23 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 37 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (Dirham 450) | Dirham 306 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 50 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Finland | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 193 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 93 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (Dirham 511) | Dirham 332 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 269 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 77 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 42 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (Dirham 1,939) | Dirham 1,989 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Dirham 0.29) | Dirham 0.63 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 276 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 20 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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