Cost of living in Spain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 56 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 27 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.43 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (Dirham 3.56) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 29 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (Dirham 4.78) | Dirham 5.19 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (Dirham 3.72) | Dirham 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 74 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (Dirham 3.68) | Dirham 3.94 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,295 (Dirham 5,601) | Dirham 7,451 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €804 (Dirham 3,478) | Dirham 5,092 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (Dirham 464) | Dirham 715 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (Dirham 3,315) | Dirham 5,062 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €546 (Dirham 2,359) | Dirham 3,492 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 397 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 300 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (Dirham 1,537) | Dirham 1,081 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 308 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 42 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 33 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dirham 344) | Dirham 229 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 220 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 357 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (Dirham 384) | Dirham 381 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,018 (Dirham 99,532) | Dirham 86,061 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Dirham 5.64) | Dirham 2.17 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 223 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 20 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 54 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 288 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 68 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 181 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 81 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 526 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 339 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 74 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 45 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (Dirham 1,949) | Dirham 1,652 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Dirham 0.78) | Dirham 0.72 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 364 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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