Cost of living in France compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 36% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 42 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 32 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 15 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 6 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.00 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 20 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.66 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 64 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 4.47 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in France is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (Dirham 6,203) | Dirham 9,818 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,284 (Dirham 5,003) | Dirham 6,908 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (Dirham 738) | Dirham 885 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,059 (Dirham 4,126) | Dirham 5,950 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €740 (Dirham 2,882) | Dirham 4,006 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (Dirham 394) | Dirham 650 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 330 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (Dirham 1,514) | Dirham 931 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 355 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 43 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 37 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in France is 9% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 194 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 185 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 340 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Dirham 464) | Dirham 340 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in France is 84% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,613 (Dirham 107,607) | Dirham 95,977 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.08 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 98 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 272 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 43 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 169 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 92 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (Dirham 254) | Dirham 320 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 292 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 81 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.26 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 40 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 (Dirham 1,542) | Dirham 1,948 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (Dirham 1.49) | Dirham 0.71 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 260 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 19 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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