Cost of living in Dubai is 25% higher than in Tanchon (without rent).
Rent in Dubai is 62% more expensive than in Tanchon.
Cost of living including rent in Dubai is 47% higher than in Tanchon.
Food in Dubai is 7% cheaper than in Tanchon.
Transport in Dubai is 125% more expensive than in Tanchon.
| Dubai | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dubai | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.76 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.69 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.49 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.7 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.67 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.36 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.26 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.11 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.99 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 32.29 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.94 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.35 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.82 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.07 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.88 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.29 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 26.69 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.37 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 7.34 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 4.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134.43 $ | 81 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198.94 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
87.67 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,161.5 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,994.37 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,887.37 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,100.15 $ | 3,060 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,448.88 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 12,617.77 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,788.71 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.36 % | 12.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 116.07 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.63 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 8.62 $ | 4.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105.48 $ | 64.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.6 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 779 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,682 $ | 3,335 $ |