Cost of living
United Arab Emirates compared to Malaysia
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Overview comparison
United Arab EmiratesMalaysia
Consumer prices in United Arab Emirates are roughly 58% higher than in Malaysia.
Cost of living
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,147 | 646 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,104 | 1,340 |
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| Without rent one person | 612 | 398 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,418 | 1,293 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 987.4 | 257.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,632.28 | 504.33 |
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| Food person | 444 | 267 |
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| Food family | 1,181 | 620 |
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| Transport person | 132.99 | 41.66 |
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| Transport family | 309.82 | 120.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.07 years | 76.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.95 | 2.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.7 | 20.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.03 | 3.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.44 | 4.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.69 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.95 | 0.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,174.47 | 356.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 955.31 | 199.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,261.75 | 675.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,277.5 | 451.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.79 | 35.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.77 | 46.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.7 | 25.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.71 | 3.19 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 | 0.78 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.7 | 7.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 0.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 | 1.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.51 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.68 | 2.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.93 | 16.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.96 | 4.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.78 | 9.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 82.65 | 32.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.79 | 3.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 72.69 | 26.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.47 | 5.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.43 | 68.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.45 | 54.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 576.09 | 173.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,684 | 6,476 |
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