Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
AEDĀ 23
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
AEDĀ 195
McMeal at McDonald's
AEDĀ 33
Cappuccino (regular)
AEDĀ 18
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
AEDĀ 4
Water (0.33L bottle)
AEDĀ 2
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
AEDĀ 7
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
AEDĀ 4
Rice (1kg)
AEDĀ 8
Eggs (12 pieces)
AEDĀ 10
Cheese (1kg)
AEDĀ 42
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
AEDĀ 31
Beef (1kg)
AEDĀ 36
Apples (1kg)
AEDĀ 11
Bananas (1kg)
AEDĀ 6
Oranges (1kg)
AEDĀ 6
Tomatoes (1kg)
AEDĀ 4
Potatoes (1kg)
AEDĀ 4
Onion (1kg)
AEDĀ 5
Lettuce (1 head)
AEDĀ 5
Water (1.5L)
AEDĀ 3
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
AEDĀ 23
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
AEDĀ 7
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
AEDĀ 175
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
AEDĀ 14
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
AEDĀ 2
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
AEDĀ 0
Gasoline (1 liter)
AEDĀ 3
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
AEDĀ 165K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
AEDĀ 79K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
AEDĀ 250
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
AEDĀ 80
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
AEDĀ 58
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85mĀ² Apartment)
(85mĀ² Apartment)
AEDĀ 1K
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
AEDĀ 213
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
AEDĀ 390
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
AEDĀ 1K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
AEDĀ 44K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
AEDĀ 176
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
AEDĀ 292
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
AEDĀ 393
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
AEDĀ 344