Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and United Arab Emirates Reverse

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Cost of Living in United Arab Emirates is 17.5% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United Arab Emirates is 10.4% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in United Arab Emirates are 4.1% higher than in United States
Restaurant Prices in United Arab Emirates are 18.1% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in United Arab Emirates are 39.3% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in United Arab Emirates is 15.5% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(73.45 AED)		 9.53 $
(35.00 AED)		      -52.3 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.99 $
(279.07 AED)		 68.07 $
(250.00 AED)		      -10.4 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(44.07 AED)		 9.53 $
(35.00 AED)		      -20.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(22.03 AED)		 11.71 $
(43.00 AED)		      +95.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(27.54 AED)		 12.25 $
(45.00 AED)		      +63.4 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $
(19.49 AED)		 5.51 $
(20.24 AED)		      +3.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $
(9.55 AED)		 1.09 $
(4.01 AED)		      -58.0 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $
(7.75 AED)		 0.56 $
(2.05 AED)		      -73.6 %
Markets
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(3.91 AED)		 1.83 $
(6.72 AED)		      +71.9 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $
(12.20 AED)		 1.28 $
(4.70 AED)		      -61.5 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $
(7.64 AED)		 0.99 $
(3.64 AED)		      -52.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $
(16.18 AED)		 3.08 $
(11.31 AED)		      -30.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $
(21.69 AED)		 4.89 $
(17.96 AED)		      -17.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $
(20.43 AED)		 4.03 $
(14.80 AED)		      -27.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.52 $
(27.61 AED)		 5.25 $
(19.29 AED)		      -30.1 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $
(8.74 AED)		 1.04 $
(3.83 AED)		      -56.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(2.80 AED)		 0.80 $
(2.92 AED)		      +4.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $
(7.44 AED)		 0.76 $
(2.79 AED)		      -62.5 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(8.15 AED)		 0.61 $
(2.23 AED)		      -72.6 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(4.85 AED)		 0.49 $
(1.80 AED)		      -62.8 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(5.10 AED)		 0.52 $
(1.92 AED)		      -62.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.21 $
(8.12 AED)		 1.49 $
(5.47 AED)		      -32.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $
(8.25 AED)		 0.60 $
(2.22 AED)		      -73.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(55.09 AED)		 14.98 $
(55.00 AED)		      -0.2 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.02 $
(7.40 AED)		 2.39 $
(8.78 AED)		      +18.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.61 $
(13.27 AED)		 2.75 $
(10.11 AED)		      -23.8 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $
(36.72 AED)		 6.26 $
(23.00 AED)		      -37.4 %
Transportation
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(9.18 AED)		 1.36 $
(5.00 AED)		      -45.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.00 $
(235.04 AED)		 54.46 $
(200.00 AED)		      -14.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.60 $
(13.22 AED)		 3.27 $
(12.00 AED)		      -9.2 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.80 $
(10.28 AED)		 1.10 $
(4.02 AED)		      -60.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(110.17 AED)		 8.17 $
(30.00 AED)		      -72.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(3.28 AED)		 0.78 $
(2.85 AED)		      -13.2 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,501.73 $
(126,707.59 AED)		 44,639.07 $
(163,937.00 AED)		      +29.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,049.10 $
(95,665.33 AED)		 22,469.34 $
(82,518.67 AED)		      -13.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.20 $
(771.95 AED)		 185.81 $
(682.37 AED)		      -11.6 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.80 $
(223.27 AED)		 57.76 $
(212.13 AED)		      -5.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.39 $
(265.87 AED)		 99.56 $
(365.64 AED)		      +37.5 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.55 $
(167.27 AED)		 67.60 $
(248.25 AED)		      +48.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.88 $
(80.36 AED)		 41.07 $
(150.83 AED)		      +87.7 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(55.09 AED)		 13.61 $
(50.00 AED)		      -9.2 %
Childcare
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,369.54 $
(5,029.63 AED)		 702.37 $
(2,579.46 AED)		      -48.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,270.33 $
(85,460.28 AED)		 12,391.84 $
(45,509.02 AED)		      -46.7 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.34 $
(192.21 AED)		 68.51 $
(251.59 AED)		      +30.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.67 $
(156.72 AED)		 61.06 $
(224.24 AED)		      +43.1 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.55 $
(332.55 AED)		 107.43 $
(394.54 AED)		      +18.6 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.46 $
(416.67 AED)		 107.96 $
(396.48 AED)		      -4.8 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,725.88 $
(6,338.28 AED)		 1,643.98 $
(6,037.52 AED)		      -4.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,426.69 $
(5,239.50 AED)		 1,163.03 $
(4,271.23 AED)		      -18.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,852.51 $
(10,475.84 AED)		 3,436.81 $
(12,621.69 AED)		      +20.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,382.50 $
(8,749.73 AED)		 2,491.16 $
(9,148.80 AED)		      +4.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 300.43 $
(1,103.34 AED)		 603.63 $
(2,216.83 AED)		      +100.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 252.89 $
(928.73 AED)		 341.37 $
(1,253.67 AED)		      +35.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit United Arab Emirates Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,287.11 $
(15,744.39 AED)		 3,245.10 $
(11,917.64 AED)		      -24.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 4.61      -28.7 %
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