Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.99) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.66) | €1.36 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€3.04) | €4.97 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (€1.40) | €3.60 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.26) | €2.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.33 (€1.12) | €2.17 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.57) | €2.19 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€15) | €9 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.13) | €2.61 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (€1.33) | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (€2,616) | €1,628 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,648 (€1,719) | €1,357 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 798 (€206) | €185 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (€1,756) | €895 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (€1,250) | €729 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (€159) | €124 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (€59) | €26 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (€240) | €317 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (€83) | €160 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€10) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€9) | €17 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (€43) | €96 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (€49) | €47 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (€108) | €104 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€123) | €117 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (€22,922) | €27,824 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (€0.76) | €1.82 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (€53) | €69 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 100% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.65) | €3.03 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (€32) | €7 | + 381% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (€142) | €27 | + 425% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.51 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.85) | €4.25 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.55) | €4.29 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.90) | €2.66 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€3.80) | €2.82 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€50) | €45 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€21) | €24 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (€236) | €104 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (€91) | €75 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€20) | €12 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.59 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€11) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (€437) | €657 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (€0.18) | €0.27 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (€64) | €31 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.75) | €12 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in France
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