Cost of living in France compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 28% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 52 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 33 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (Dirham 5.14) | Dirham 6 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.72 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.45 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.48 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 59 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 4.45 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in France is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,573 (Dirham 5,958) | Dirham 8,636 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,366 (Dirham 5,177) | Dirham 6,605 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (Dirham 700) | Dirham 842 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €891 (Dirham 3,378) | Dirham 7,429 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (Dirham 2,584) | Dirham 4,874 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Dirham 431) | Dirham 596 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 262 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (Dirham 1,200) | Dirham 785 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (Dirham 608) | Dirham 370 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 37 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 33 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in France is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 166 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 216 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 434 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 475 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in France is 26% 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 | €27,824 (Dirham 105,418) | Dirham 88,640 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.90 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 207 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| France | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 125 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 547 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 28 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 39 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| 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 | €45 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 157 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 76 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (Dirham 393) | Dirham 914 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 315 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 78 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 41 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (Dirham 2,488) | Dirham 1,688 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Dirham 1.04) | Dirham 0.70 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 247 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 19 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,658 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in France is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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