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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Arab Emirates vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.41 times less for grocery shopping in United Arab Emirates than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.02 EUR (2.27 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 5.19 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.02 EUR
5.19 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.62 EUR (1.82 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2.13 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.62 EUR
2.13 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.63 EUR (10.83 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 18.66 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

9.63 EUR
18.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.53 EUR (16.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 16.01 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

14.53 EUR
16.01 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.66 EUR (8.62 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 15.49 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.66 EUR
15.49 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.45 EUR (6.13 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 14.23 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.45 EUR
14.23 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.99 EUR (3.36 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

2.99 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.83 EUR (3.18 USD) for 12 eggs in United Arab Emirates and 4.21 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.83 EUR
4.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.87 EUR (6.6 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 3.49 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

5.87 EUR
3.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.95 EUR (19.06 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 22.22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

16.95 EUR
22.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.44 EUR (1.62 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2.53 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.44 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.32 EUR (1.48 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 3.8 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.32 EUR
3.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.43 EUR (10.6 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 14.86 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

9.43 EUR
14.86 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.63 EUR (1.84 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in the United States.

1.63 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.86 EUR (0.97 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 3.47 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.86 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.63 EUR (1.83 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 4.74 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.63 EUR
4.74 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1 EUR (1.13 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 3.79 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.00 EUR
3.79 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.81 EUR (2.03 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 7.31 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.81 EUR
7.31 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 23.97 EUR (26.96 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 7.99 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in the United States.

23.97 EUR
7.99 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.45 EUR (1.63 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 5.56 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.45 EUR
5.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.54 EUR (0.6 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.54 EUR
2.22 EUR

Restaurant

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times less for meals in restaurants in United Arab Emirates than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.76 EUR (5.35 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 4.64 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United States.

4.76 EUR
4.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.96 EUR (1.08 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2.49 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.96 EUR
2.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.62 EUR (13.07 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 7.11 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United States.

11.62 EUR
7.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.86 EUR (13.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 8.89 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United States.

11.86 EUR
8.89 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.26 EUR (8.17 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 10.67 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.26 EUR
10.67 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 72.63 EUR (81.68 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 88.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

72.63 EUR
88.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.68 EUR (10.89 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 22.23 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

9.68 EUR
22.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.53 EUR (0.59 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 1.96 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.53 EUR
1.96 EUR

Fuel

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.33 times less for fuel in United Arab Emirates than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.63 EUR (0.71 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.63 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.62 EUR (0.69 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.62 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.58 times less for transportation in United Arab Emirates than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 82.31 EUR (92.57 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 114.71 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

82.31 EUR
114.71 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.33 EUR (1.5 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2.45 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.33 EUR
2.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.26 EUR (8.17 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 26.68 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.26 EUR
26.68 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.73 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.91 EUR (3.27 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.91 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 11.38 EUR (12.8 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 16.01 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

11.38 EUR
16.01 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 66.76 EUR (75.08 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 87.38 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

66.76 EUR
87.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.56 EUR (36.61 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 33.79 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

32.56 EUR
33.79 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.03 times less for renting an apartment in United Arab Emirates than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1679 EUR (1888.47 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 3380 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1 679 EUR
3 380 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 961.88 EUR (1081.7 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 2117 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

961.88 EUR
2 117 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3093 EUR (3478.8 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 6308 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 093 EUR
6 308 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1887 EUR (2122.56 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 3652 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1 887 EUR
3 652 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.67 times less for buying an apartment in United Arab Emirates than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3582 EUR (4027.65 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 12696 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 582 EUR
12 696 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2130 EUR (2395.33 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 8248 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2 130 EUR
8 248 EUR

Salary

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in United Arab Emirates is 1.42 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3753 EUR (4220.98 USD) in United Arab Emirates and 5333 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 29.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 753 EUR
5 333 EUR

Hotels

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United Arab Emirates vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

87.4 EUR
92.2 EUR

Two stars

142 EUR
130 EUR

Three stars

143 EUR
174 EUR

Four stars

196 EUR
224 EUR

Five stars

354 EUR
534 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Arab Emirates: 9 cities, 397 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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