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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.27 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.14 EUR
2.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.10 EUR
1.60 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.52 EUR (10.83 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

18.46 EUR
9.52 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.36 EUR (16.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

15.83 EUR
14.36 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.58 EUR (8.62 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

15.32 EUR
7.58 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.39 EUR (6.13 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

14.07 EUR
5.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.36 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

2.82 EUR
2.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.18 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.17 EUR
2.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 5.81 EUR (6.6 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.

3.46 EUR
5.81 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 16.76 EUR (19.06 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

21.97 EUR
16.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.50 EUR
1.43 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.75 EUR
1.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.32 EUR (10.6 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

14.69 EUR
9.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.84 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.61 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.43 EUR
0.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

4.69 EUR
1.61 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.75 EUR
0.99 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.03 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.23 EUR
1.79 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 23.71 EUR (26.96 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in the United States.

7.90 EUR
23.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.63 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.50 EUR
1.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.20 EUR
0.53 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4.7 EUR (5.35 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

4.59 EUR
4.70 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.46 EUR
0.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 11.49 EUR (13.07 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United States.

7.03 EUR
11.49 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 11.73 EUR (13.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the United States.

8.79 EUR
11.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.18 EUR (8.17 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

10.55 EUR
7.18 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.93 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 71.82 EUR (81.68 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

87.93 EUR
71.82 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 9.58 EUR (10.89 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

21.98 EUR
9.58 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.59 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.93 EUR
0.52 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.83 EUR
0.62 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

0.81 EUR
0.61 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 81.4 EUR (92.57 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

113.43 EUR
81.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2.42 EUR
1.32 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 7.18 EUR (8.17 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

26.38 EUR
7.18 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

1.64 EUR
0.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.87 EUR (3.27 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3.96 EUR
2.87 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.25 EUR (12.8 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

15.83 EUR
11.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 66.02 EUR (75.08 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

86.40 EUR
66.02 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.41 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 32.19 EUR (36.61 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

33.41 EUR
32.19 EUR

Flats for rent

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

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 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1661 EUR (1888.47 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 342 EUR
1 661 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 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 951.17 EUR (1081.71 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

2 093 EUR
951.17 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 6238 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3059 EUR (3478.81 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 51% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6 238 EUR
3 059 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 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1866 EUR (2122.56 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

3 612 EUR
1 866 EUR

Flats for sale

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12555 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 3542 EUR (4027.65 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

12 555 EUR
3 542 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 8156 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2106 EUR (2395.33 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

8 156 EUR
2 106 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5273 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3712 EUR (4220.98 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The average salary is 29.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5 273 EUR
3 712 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.2 EUR
86.4 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
140 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
142 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
194 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
350 EUR

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

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