Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 ($14) | US $18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 ($8) | US $10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 ($4.12) | US $3.41 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.82) | US $2.27 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 ($4.00) | US $3.00 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 ($1.46) | US $1.93 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 ($6) | US $3.12 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.11) | US $5.08 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 ($1.10) | US $2.32 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 ($3.43) | US $1.73 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 ($15) | US $10 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 ($2.32) | US $2.32 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 ($1.06) | US $1.09 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 185% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 ($2,427) | US $882 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 ($1,813) | US $413 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 ($221) | US $45 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 ($1,473) | US $509 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 ($962) | US $298 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 ($149) | US $37 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 ($93) | US $29 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 ($399) | US $275 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 ($90) | US $145 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 ($12) | US $8 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 ($12) | US $10 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 ($61) | US $44 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 ($56) | US $28 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 ($93) | US $89 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 ($94) | US $64 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 ($26,458) | US $22,764 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 ($0.93) | US $0.77 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 ($77) | US $27 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 ($6) | US $3.48 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 ($10) | US $8 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 ($89) | US $46 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($7) | US $4.38 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 ($4.82) | US $3.86 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 ($6) | US $4.42 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 ($3.74) | US $2.68 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 ($5.25) | US $2.08 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 ($15) | US $18 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 ($53) | US $25 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 ($26) | US $9 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 ($65) | US $57 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 ($90) | US $43 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 ($21) | US $10 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 ($5.79) | US $4.26 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | US $1.53 | + 695% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 ($502) | US $770 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 ($0.14) | US $0.22 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 ($81) | US $54 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 ($5.23) | US $3.29 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Venezuela
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