Cost of living in Germany compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 12% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 48 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 33 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Dirham 5.04) | Dirham 6 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.01 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 5.96 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 30 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.67 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.01 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 65 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.83 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.96 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,942 (Dirham 7,852) | Dirham 8,258 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,512 (Dirham 6,115) | Dirham 6,444 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €231 (Dirham 935) | Dirham 765 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,250 (Dirham 5,054) | Dirham 7,148 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €928 (Dirham 3,753) | Dirham 4,290 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (Dirham 645) | Dirham 529 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 234 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €462 (Dirham 1,869) | Dirham 810 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (Dirham 581) | Dirham 323 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 39 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 48 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Dirham 351) | Dirham 203 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 205 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 465 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (Dirham 501) | Dirham 592 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 21% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,068 (Dirham 129,677) | Dirham 116,523 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.03 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 187 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 22 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 74 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (Dirham 293) | Dirham 356 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.76 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 50 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 185 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 90 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (Dirham 507) | Dirham 454 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 371 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 83 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 38 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €628 (Dirham 2,540) | Dirham 2,148 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Dirham 0.52) | Dirham 0.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 278 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 18 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,727 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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