Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Amsterdam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Amsterdam is 32.7% higher than in Dubai (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Amsterdam is 19.9% higher than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Amsterdam are 2.8% higher than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Amsterdam are 39.0% higher than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Amsterdam are 51.4% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Amsterdam is 3.9% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 AED (9.44 €) |
88.97 AED (21.00 €) |
+122.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
300.00 AED (70.81 €) |
423.68 AED (100.00 €) |
+41.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 AED (8.26 €) |
59.32 AED (14.00 €) |
+69.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
49.00 AED (11.57 €) |
26.48 AED (6.25 €) |
-46.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 AED (11.80 €) |
25.42 AED (6.00 €) |
-49.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
21.01 AED (4.96 €) |
18.06 AED (4.26 €) |
-14.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.42 AED (1.04 €) |
14.02 AED (3.31 €) |
+217.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.03 AED (0.72 €) |
11.96 AED (2.82 €) |
+294.3 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.05 AED (1.66 €) |
6.03 AED (1.42 €) |
-14.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.52 AED (1.07 €) |
9.07 AED (2.14 €) |
+100.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.86 AED (0.91 €) |
4.81 AED (1.13 €) |
+24.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
12.61 AED (2.98 €) |
18.77 AED (4.43 €) |
+48.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
19.18 AED (4.53 €) |
25.39 AED (5.99 €) |
+32.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
15.65 AED (3.69 €) |
23.05 AED (5.44 €) |
+47.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
20.32 AED (4.80 €) |
33.37 AED (7.88 €) |
+64.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.88 AED (0.92 €) |
5.09 AED (1.20 €) |
+31.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.06 AED (0.72 €) |
4.28 AED (1.01 €) |
+39.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.86 AED (0.67 €) |
3.60 AED (0.85 €) |
+26.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.18 AED (0.51 €) |
7.58 AED (1.79 €) |
+248.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.87 AED (0.44 €) |
3.36 AED (0.79 €) |
+79.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.75 AED (0.41 €) |
3.19 AED (0.75 €) |
+82.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.16 AED (1.22 €) |
5.27 AED (1.24 €) |
+2.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.39 AED (0.56 €) |
5.62 AED (1.33 €) |
+135.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
60.00 AED (14.16 €) |
26.65 AED (6.29 €) |
-55.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
9.57 AED (2.26 €) |
7.21 AED (1.70 €) |
-24.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.91 AED (2.81 €) |
12.53 AED (2.96 €) |
+5.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
22.00 AED (5.19 €) |
52.96 AED (12.50 €) |
+140.7 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 AED (1.42 €) |
14.41 AED (3.40 €) |
+140.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
310.00 AED (73.17 €) |
423.68 AED (100.00 €) |
+36.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
12.00 AED (2.83 €) |
17.58 AED (4.15 €) |
+46.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 AED (0.95 €) |
20.32 AED (4.80 €) |
+405.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 AED (7.08 €) |
234.51 AED (55.35 €) |
+681.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.88 AED (0.68 €) |
8.38 AED (1.98 €) |
+190.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 AED (28,323.17 €) |
160,998.93 AED (38,000.00 €) |
+34.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
83,672.73 AED (19,748.97 €) |
140,317.23 AED (33,118.57 €) |
+67.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
803.04 AED (189.54 €) |
1,157.72 AED (273.25 €) |
+44.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
232.50 AED (54.88 €) |
81.10 AED (19.14 €) |
-65.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
357.07 AED (84.28 €) |
190.66 AED (45.00 €) |
-46.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
317.24 AED (74.88 €) |
213.63 AED (50.42 €) |
-32.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
186.58 AED (44.04 €) |
139.16 AED (32.85 €) |
-25.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
55.00 AED (12.98 €) |
63.55 AED (15.00 €) |
+15.5 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,153.33 AED (744.27 €) |
10,681.34 AED (2,521.08 €) |
+238.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
54,063.06 AED (12,760.31 €) |
72,659.24 AED (17,149.50 €) |
+34.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
291.99 AED (68.92 €) |
366.57 AED (86.52 €) |
+25.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
233.49 AED (55.11 €) |
201.49 AED (47.56 €) |
-13.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
475.83 AED (112.31 €) |
457.57 AED (108.00 €) |
-3.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
449.65 AED (106.13 €) |
578.59 AED (136.56 €) |
+28.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
9,175.50 AED (2,165.66 €) |
9,104.33 AED (2,148.86 €) |
-0.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,712.08 AED (1,348.20 €) |
7,327.90 AED (1,729.58 €) |
+28.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
16,917.66 AED (3,993.01 €) |
16,006.83 AED (3,778.03 €) |
-5.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,441.18 AED (2,700.42 €) |
12,001.87 AED (2,832.76 €) |
+4.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,536.74 AED (598.74 €) |
3,544.59 AED (836.62 €) |
+39.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,327.51 AED (313.33 €) |
2,570.03 AED (606.60 €) |
+93.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,818.98 AED (3,497.67 €) |
17,074.64 AED (4,030.07 €) |
+15.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 | 3.82 | -15.2 % |
| Last update: | 6 November 2025 | 6 November 2025 | |
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