Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 ($U533) | $U711 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 ($U388) | $U500 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 ($U217) | $U216 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($U71) | $U49 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($U145) | $U194 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 ($U68) | $U151 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 ($U294) | $U333 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($U98) | $U114 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 ($U47) | $U77 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 ($U112) | $U84 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 ($U698) | $U416 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($U93) | $U141 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 ($U59) | $U83 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 ($U89,319) | $U49,727 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 ($U63,980) | $U29,737 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 ($U8,062) | $U4,704 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 ($U66,989) | $U35,620 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 ($U43,497) | $U23,630 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 ($U5,895) | $U3,570 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 ($U2,367) | $U1,446 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 ($U8,813) | $U13,881 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 ($U3,473) | $U5,876 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 ($U427) | $U289 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 ($U465) | $U316 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 ($U2,287) | $U3,646 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 ($U2,314) | $U1,892 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 ($U5,239) | $U5,437 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 ($U6,673) | $U4,809 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 ($U1,182,349) | $U888,516 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 ($U34) | $U76 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 ($U1,104) | $U2,646 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 ($U247) | $U294 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 ($U835) | $U649 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 ($U4,006) | $U3,020 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($U289) | $U227 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($U191) | $U154 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($U247) | $U292 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($U127) | $U110 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 ($U209) | $U123 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 ($U568) | $U751 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 ($U2,080) | $U1,586 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 ($U1,033) | $U644 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 ($U5,115) | $U1,178 | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 ($U5,531) | $U2,871 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 ($U955) | $U382 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 ($U280) | $U215 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 ($U433) | $U166 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 ($U24,202) | $U46,786 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 ($U8) | $U18 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 ($U3,129) | $U2,432 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 ($U208) | $U216 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,879 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Uruguay
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