Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 43 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 21 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 3.98 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 14 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 78 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 4.35 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,165 (Dirham 5,081) | Dirham 8,031 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €740 (Dirham 3,225) | Dirham 5,902 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (Dirham 473) | Dirham 663 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €701 (Dirham 3,059) | Dirham 4,786 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €512 (Dirham 2,232) | Dirham 3,343 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 366 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 264 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (Dirham 1,492) | Dirham 1,034 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 401 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 38 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 30 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 224 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 185 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 343 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 367 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 55% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,858 (Dirham 99,677) | Dirham 82,645 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 2.02 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 110 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.56 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 19 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 50 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 245 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 12 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 66 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 191 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 84 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 474 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 231 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 67 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 45 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (Dirham 2,105) | Dirham 2,048 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dirham 0.97) | Dirham 0.65 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 275 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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