Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Amsterdam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Amsterdam is 31.9% higher than in Dubai (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Amsterdam is 20.8% higher than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Amsterdam are 4.9% higher than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Amsterdam are 22.2% higher than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Amsterdam are 57.3% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Amsterdam is 7.8% higher than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
47.00 AED (10.86 €) |
86.53 AED (20.00 €) |
+84.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
300.00 AED (69.34 €) |
346.12 AED (80.00 €) |
+15.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 AED (8.09 €) |
58.41 AED (13.50 €) |
+66.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
50.00 AED (11.56 €) |
25.96 AED (6.00 €) |
-48.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 AED (11.56 €) |
21.63 AED (5.00 €) |
-56.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
21.60 AED (4.99 €) |
17.10 AED (3.95 €) |
-20.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.27 AED (1.45 €) |
14.83 AED (3.43 €) |
+136.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.05 AED (0.70 €) |
11.99 AED (2.77 €) |
+293.2 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
6.83 AED (1.58 €) |
6.68 AED (1.54 €) |
-2.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.74 AED (1.10 €) |
9.34 AED (2.16 €) |
+97.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
4.13 AED (0.95 €) |
5.14 AED (1.19 €) |
+24.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.30 AED (3.07 €) |
20.52 AED (4.74 €) |
+54.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.58 AED (5.68 €) |
25.36 AED (5.86 €) |
+3.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.04 AED (3.25 €) |
24.74 AED (5.72 €) |
+76.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
19.59 AED (4.53 €) |
40.93 AED (9.46 €) |
+109.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
4.27 AED (0.99 €) |
5.98 AED (1.38 €) |
+39.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.09 AED (0.71 €) |
4.79 AED (1.11 €) |
+55.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.10 AED (0.72 €) |
4.18 AED (0.97 €) |
+35.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.29 AED (0.53 €) |
6.83 AED (1.58 €) |
+198.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.80 AED (0.42 €) |
3.63 AED (0.84 €) |
+101.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.67 AED (0.39 €) |
2.64 AED (0.61 €) |
+58.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.15 AED (1.19 €) |
5.34 AED (1.23 €) |
+3.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.32 AED (0.54 €) |
5.94 AED (1.37 €) |
+156.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 AED (16.18 €) |
25.94 AED (6.00 €) |
-62.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
9.22 AED (2.13 €) |
7.36 AED (1.70 €) |
-20.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.71 AED (2.71 €) |
12.90 AED (2.98 €) |
+10.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
22.50 AED (5.20 €) |
56.24 AED (13.00 €) |
+150.0 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 AED (1.39 €) |
14.71 AED (3.40 €) |
+145.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
350.00 AED (80.90 €) |
411.02 AED (95.00 €) |
+17.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
12.00 AED (2.77 €) |
17.96 AED (4.15 €) |
+49.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 AED (0.93 €) |
20.89 AED (4.83 €) |
+419.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 AED (6.93 €) |
173.06 AED (40.00 €) |
+476.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.90 AED (0.67 €) |
8.56 AED (1.98 €) |
+195.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
110,000.00 AED (25,424.60 €) |
160,037.90 AED (36,990.00 €) |
+45.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
82,741.18 AED (19,124.20 €) |
147,790.25 AED (34,159.17 €) |
+78.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
851.66 AED (196.85 €) |
1,115.74 AED (257.88 €) |
+31.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
208.52 AED (48.20 €) |
85.62 AED (19.79 €) |
-58.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
340.07 AED (78.60 €) |
212.99 AED (49.23 €) |
-37.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
285.00 AED (65.87 €) |
223.60 AED (51.68 €) |
-21.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
183.40 AED (42.39 €) |
138.19 AED (31.94 €) |
-24.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
55.00 AED (12.71 €) |
64.90 AED (15.00 €) |
+18.0 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,313.54 AED (765.87 €) |
11,113.23 AED (2,568.63 €) |
+235.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
61,163.17 AED (14,136.81 €) |
76,767.57 AED (17,743.50 €) |
+25.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
284.12 AED (65.67 €) |
353.49 AED (81.70 €) |
+24.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
228.24 AED (52.75 €) |
182.53 AED (42.19 €) |
-20.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
398.33 AED (92.07 €) |
419.92 AED (97.06 €) |
+5.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
395.00 AED (91.30 €) |
463.90 AED (107.22 €) |
+17.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,402.75 AED (1,942.15 €) |
9,543.30 AED (2,205.77 €) |
+13.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,325.00 AED (1,230.78 €) |
7,147.41 AED (1,652.00 €) |
+34.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
15,892.12 AED (3,673.19 €) |
14,870.05 AED (3,436.95 €) |
-6.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,209.52 AED (2,590.89 €) |
11,260.33 AED (2,602.63 €) |
+0.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,471.83 AED (571.32 €) |
3,745.88 AED (865.80 €) |
+51.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,373.70 AED (317.51 €) |
2,524.59 AED (583.52 €) |
+83.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,741.94 AED (3,407.35 €) |
19,197.66 AED (4,437.21 €) |
+30.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 | 3.40 | -24.4 % |
| Last update: | 17 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 | |
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