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Prices in the UAE

Dubai · AED

vs the USOverall+6%Groceries+30%Eating out−17%Furniture and homeware−8%Transport and cars−37%Phones and electronics+11%Games and entertainment−20%Subscriptions and appsSameFashion+5%Beauty+29%Travel and study abroad+17%UAE or United States: which is cheaper?

Groceries

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Milk (1 litre)AED6.651.811.08+67%
Eggs (dozen)AED8.522.322.32Same
Butter (1 kg)AED58.6315.968.77+82%
Rice (1 kg)AED9.292.532.43+4%
Sliced bread (500 g)AED3.661.002.05−51%
Flour (1 kg)AED5.451.481.18+26%
Spaghetti (500 g)AED7.191.961.53+28%
Chicken breast (1 kg)AED56.9915.529.04+72%
Minced beef (1 kg)AED5013.6114.89−9%
Tomatoes (1 kg)AED6.451.764.59−62%
Potatoes (1 kg)AED4.951.352.18−38%
Onions (1 kg)AED5.451.482.64−44%
Apples (1 kg)AED8.992.455.87−58%
Bananas (1 kg)AED6.891.881.44+30%
Oranges (1 kg)AED7.952.163.80−43%
Sugar (1 kg)AED4.951.352.21−39%
Cooking oil (1 litre)AED11.323.083.09Same
Coffee (1 kg)AED90.5624.6620.39+21%
Coca-Cola (500 ml)AED2.990.812.48−67%
Bottled water (500 ml)AED0.950.262.19−88%
Red Bull (250 ml)AED9.692.642.81−6%
Canned beer (one can)AED7.832.131.75+22%
Nutella (350 g)No data
Kikkoman soy sauce (100 ml)No data
Cup Noodles (one cup)No data
Shin Ramyun (one pack)No data
Pringles (100 g)No data
Oreo (100 g)No data
KitKat (one bar)No data
Häagen-Dazs vanilla (100 ml)No data
Monster Energy (355 ml)No data
IKEA meatballs (1 kg)No data
Salmon (1 kg)AED145.2539.5535.24+12%
Chicken thighs (1 kg)AED6016.348.80+86%
Bacon (100 g)AED9.882.691.54+75%
Ham (100 g)No data
Sausages (1 kg)AED57.5015.668.21+91%
Shrimp (1 kg)AED179.1748.7918.72+161%
Canned tuna (100 g)AED9.262.520.91+177%
Cheese (1 kg)AED7720.9713.51+55%
Plain yoghurt (1 kg)AED9.252.523.63−31%
Ice cream (1 litre)AED3910.623.52+202%
Tofu (1 kg)AED205.455.27+3%
Soy milk (1 litre)AED16.254.422.58+72%
Carrots (1 kg)AED10.752.933.08−5%
Cabbage (1 kg)AED8.252.251.74+29%
Lettuce (one head)AED16.254.422.79+59%
Cucumbers (1 kg)AED8.252.25——
Broccoli (1 kg)No data
Mushrooms (1 kg)AED4411.988.80+36%
Bell peppers (1 kg)AED42.7511.64——
Garlic (1 kg)AED17.224.69——
Lemons (1 kg)AED16.254.424.95−11%
Grapes (1 kg)AED51.3313.985.57+151%
Strawberries (1 kg)AED9626.148.80+197%
Avocado (one)AED12.503.401.19+186%
Kiwifruit (one)AED6.751.840.69+166%
Pineapple (one)No data
Blueberries (100 g)AED11.803.211.54+109%
Olive oil (1 litre)AED88.7524.1716.00+51%
Salt (1 kg)AED7.752.111.34+57%
Oats (1 kg)AED26.117.114.61+54%
Canned tomatoes (400 g)AED92.450.95+157%
Honey (500 g)AED33.319.075.86+55%
Peanut butter (100 g)AED5.381.460.66+122%
Strawberry jam (100 g)AED4.681.270.74+72%
Milk chocolate bar (100 g)AED12.653.442.56+35%
Black tea bags (100 bags)AED32.258.784.99+76%
Indomie Mi Goreng (one pack)AED3.600.980.92+7%
Orange juice (1 litre)AED10.892.973.30−10%
Local beer (350 ml)No data
Asahi Super Dry (350 ml)No data
Corona Extra (355 ml)AED8.292.261.42+59%
Guinness Draught (440 ml)AED15.714.282.25+90%
Yellow Tail Shiraz (750 ml)AED4712.805.99+114%
Johnnie Walker Black Label (700 ml)AED131.6035.8334.52+4%
Jack Daniel's (700 ml)AED12935.1316.79+109%
Absolut Vodka (700 ml)AED59.5016.2017.72−9%
Moet & Chandon Imperial (750 ml)AED292.5179.6561.99+28%
Pepsi (350 ml)No data
Perrier (1 litre)No data
S.Pellegrino (1 litre)No data
Evian (1.5 litres)No data
Yakult (one bottle)No data
Nescafé Gold (200 g)No data
Ferrero Rocher (200 g)AED29.958.1611.59−30%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes (500 g)AED19.955.43——
Heinz ketchup (500 g)AED16.034.36——
Lay's Classic (100 g)AED5.131.40——
Barilla spaghetti (500 g)AED10.452.852.08+37%
Haribo Goldbears (200 g)AED14.383.92——
M&M's Peanut (100 g)AED9.702.64——
Snickers (one bar)AED4.311.17——
Pocky (one box)No data
Lindt Lindor (200 g)AED49.2513.41——
Toblerone (100 g)AED11.293.07——
Kewpie mayonnaise (450 g)No data
Lurpak butter (250 g)AED17.444.75——
Philadelphia cream cheese (200 g)AED12.723.46——
Ben & Jerry's (one pint)AED42.3711.54——
Beef sirloin (1 kg)AED11330.7730.53+1%
Beef ribeye (1 kg)AED118.2532.2044.07−27%
Beef rump (1 kg)AED6918.7918.45+2%
Beef chuck (1 kg)No data
Beef brisket (1 kg)No data
Pork belly (1 kg)AED32.508.85——
Pork loin (1 kg)AED88.7524.179.96+143%
Pork shoulder (1 kg)AED53.7514.648.80+66%
Pork tenderloin (1 kg)AED118.2532.2011.00+193%
Minced pork (1 kg)AED35.799.759.68+1%
Chicken tenderloin (1 kg)AED7319.8811.66+70%
Chicken wings (1 kg)AED256.818.80−23%
Whole chicken (1 kg)AED21.255.794.47+29%

Eating out

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Big MacAED195.176.22−17%
Cigarettes (pack)No data
IQOS tobacco sticks (one pack)AED205.45——
IQOS ILUMA (device)AED24065.35——
Five Guys CheeseburgerAED4913.34——
KFC Original Recipe chicken (one piece)No data
KFC fries (regular)No data
Starbucks Caramel FrappuccinoNo data
Starbucks Caffè AmericanoNo data
Sushiro cheapest plateNo data
IKEA hot dogAED51.361.00+36%
IKEA meatballsAED154.089.99−59%
IKEA soft ice creamNo data

Bills and post

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Electricity (1 kWh)AED0.23plus tax0.060.29−78%
TV licence fee (yearly)No data
Stamp for a letterNo data
Airmail postcard abroadNo data
Parcel to Japan (1 kg)No data

Furniture and homeware

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
IKEA BILLY bookcaseAED27574.8879.00−5%
IKEA KALLAX shelf unitAED27574.8879.99−6%
IKEA LACK side tableAED4913.3416.99−21%
IKEA POÄNG armchairAED29580.33149−46%
IKEA MARKUS office chairAED795216300−28%
IKEA FRAKTA blue bagAED4.951.350.99+36%
IKEA BLÅHAJ sharkAED9926.9629.99−10%
Le Creuset casserole (20 cm)AED1,371373——
Moleskine notebookNo data
MUJI gel ink penNo data
Philips Hue starter kitNo data
Listerine (500 ml)AED37.5010.218.32+23%
Gillette Fusion5 blade (one)AED14.924.064.74−14%
Colgate toothpaste (100 g)AED24.336.622.48+167%
Brita cartridge (one)No data

Transport and cars

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Metro single rideAED30.823.00−73%
City bus rideAED30.823.00−73%
Transit day passNo data
Transit pass (month)AED14038.12——
Taxi flag-fallAED5estimate1.363.00−55%
Airport train to the cityAED61.6316.00−90%
Petrol (1 litre)AED3.971.081.06+2%
Diesel (1 litre)AED4.751.291.62−20%
Tesla Model 3AED144,99039,48036,990+7%
Tesla Model YAED174,99047,64939,990+19%

Phones and electronics

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
iPhoneAED3,7991,034929+11%
iPhone ProAED5,0991,3881,199+16%
Galaxy S26AED3,9991,0891,000+9%
Galaxy Z Fold8AED7,1991,9601,900+3%
iPadAED1,899517449+15%
MacBook AirAED5,4991,4971,299+15%
MacBook Pro 14-inchAED8,4992,3141,999+16%
Mac miniAED3,7991,034899+15%
AirPods ProAED949258249+4%
Apple WatchAED1,599435399+9%
AirTag (single)AED12935.1329.00+21%
Apple Vision ProAED14,9994,0843,699+10%
Sony WH-1000XM6No data
Fujifilm X100VINo data
DJI Osmo Pocket 3No data
Garmin Forerunner 265AED1,839501450+11%
Logitech MX Master 3SNo data
AirPodsAED549149129+16%
Apple Pencil ProAED529144129+12%
Galaxy WatchAED1,449395380+4%
Google PixelNo data
Google Pixel ProNo data
GoPro HERO13 BlackNo data
Bose QuietComfort UltraNo data
Samsung 990 PRO (2 TB)No data
Dyson hair dryerAED1,649449450Same
Dyson AirwrapAED2,699735750−2%
De'Longhi Magnifica SNo data
KitchenAid stand mixerNo data
SodaStreamNo data

Games and entertainment

Subscriptions and apps

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Netflix (monthly)AED4913.3419.99−33%
Spotify (monthly)AED23.996.5312.99−50%
YouTube Premium (monthly)AED29.99estimate8.1715.99−49%
Disney+ (monthly)AED49.9913.61——
Amazon Prime (monthly)AED164.3614.99−71%
Apple Music (monthly)AED23.996.5311.99−46%
Apple TV (monthly)AED27.997.6214.99−49%
iCloud+ 2TB (monthly)AED39.9910.899.99+9%
ChatGPT Plus (monthly)AED79.9921.7819.99+9%
Claude Pro (monthly)AED79.9921.7820.00+9%
Google AI Pro (monthly)AED76.9920.9619.99+5%
Microsoft 365 Personal (yearly)USD99.9999.9999.99Same
Canva Pro (monthly)AED4813.07——
X Premium (monthly)AED308.1711.00−26%
Discord Nitro (monthly)AED37.9910.349.99+4%
NordVPN (monthly)AED51.9914.1613.99+1%
Super Duolingo (yearly)AED199.99estimate54.4683.99−35%
Costco membership (yearly)No data
Final Cut Pro (Mac)AED1,199.99327300+9%
Windows 11 HomeUSD199199139+43%
Telegram Premium (monthly)AED17.994.904.99−2%
Bumble Premium (monthly)AED179.9949.01——
Headspace (monthly)AED47.9913.0712.99+1%
Strava (monthly)AED29.998.1711.99−32%
The Economist (yearly)USD579579289+100%
Financial Times (monthly)AED179estimate48.7445.00+8%
HBO Max (monthly)No data
Crunchyroll (monthly)AED21.995.999.99−40%
The New York Times (monthly)AED49.9913.6129.99−55%
Paramount+ (monthly)No data
DAZN (monthly)No data
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (monthly)AED262.5071.48——
Adobe Photography plan (monthly)AED76.6520.87——
1Password (monthly)USD4.994.994.99Same
Zoom Pro (monthly)AED61.99plus tax16.8816.99−1%
Evernote (monthly)AED29.998.1714.99−46%
ExpressVPN (1 month)USD14.99plus taxestimate14.9914.99Same
Apple One (monthly)No data
Apple Arcade (monthly)No data
Apple Fitness+ (monthly)AED16.994.639.99−54%
Logic Pro (Mac)AED799.99218200+9%
AppleCare+ for iPhone 17 (2 years)AED679185——
Google One 2 TB (monthly)AED36.9910.079.99+1%
YouTube Premium Family (monthly)AED63.9917.4234.99−50%
YouTube Music Premium (monthly)AED31.998.7115.99−46%
Microsoft 365 Family (yearly)USD139.99140130+8%
Microsoft 365 Premium (monthly)USD20.9920.9919.99+5%
Office Home 2024USD187.99188180+4%

Fashion

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
UNIQLO Ultra Light DownNo data
UNIQLO AIRism T-shirtNo data
UNIQLO HEATTECHNo data
Levi's 501No data
Nike Air Force 1AED649177115+54%
Nike Air Max 90AED729199135+47%
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66No data
Crocs Classic ClogAED19051.7449.99+3%
Birkenstock ArizonaAED479130118+11%
Longchamp Le PliageNo data
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MMAED8,1502,2192,240−1%
Hermès TwillyNo data
Hermès Oran sandalsNo data
Tissot PRXNo data
MoonSwatchAED1,150313300+4%
Rolex SubmarinerAED40,35010,98710,050+9%
Montblanc penAED2,390651650Same
Grand Seiko SBGW301USD4,9004,9005,000−2%
Seiko 5 SportsUSD280280350−20%
Cartier LOVE braceletNo data
Omega Speedmaster MoonwatchNo data
Tudor Black Bay 58No data
Zara basic T-shirtAED6517.7019.90−11%
H&M T-shirtNo data
Arc'teryx Beta jacketNo data
Ray-Ban WayfarerNo data
Herschel Little AmericaNo data
Patagonia Retro-XNo data
adidas Samba OGAED529144100+44%
New Balance 990No data
Converse Chuck 70No data
Vans Old SkoolNo data
Dr. Martens 1460AED875238180+32%
On Cloud 6AED800218160+36%
Salomon XT-6AED890242185+31%
HOKA Clifton 10AED730199155+28%
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14AED700191165+16%
UGG Classic ShortAED850231195+19%
Gucci Ace sneakerAED2,550694760−9%
Prada Re-Nylon backpackAED11,0002,9953,100−3%
Burberry trench coatAED9,5002,5872,850−9%
Coach Tabby 26No data
Moncler MayaAED7,1851,9561,995−2%
Canada Goose Expedition parkaEUR1,7451,9481,895+3%
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25No data
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50No data
Louis Vuitton OnTheGo MMNo data
Louis Vuitton Pochette MétisNo data
Louis Vuitton Pocket OrganizerNo data
Louis Vuitton Zippy WalletNo data
Santos de Cartier watch, medium modelNo data
Cartier Tank Must, large modelNo data
Cartier LOVE ringNo data
Cartier Juste un Clou braceletNo data
Cartier Trinity ringNo data
Seiko Presage Cocktail TimeUSD430430450−4%
Seiko 5 Sports GMTUSD460460495−7%
King Seiko KSK (6L35)USD3,3003,3003,300Same
Grand Seiko 'Snowflake' SBGA211USD6,6006,6006,900−4%
Blancpain × Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms 'Ocean of Storms'AED1,720468445+5%
Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mmNo data
On Cloudmonster 3 (men's, black)No data
On Cloudtilt (men's, black/ivory)No data
Onitsuka Tiger TOKUTEN (white/black)No data
Onitsuka Tiger MEXICO 66 SD (cream/peacoat)No data
Gucci Horsebit 1955 shoulder bag, medium (GG Supreme)AED12,9003,5133,290+7%
Gucci Ophidia GG tote bag (GG Supreme)AED7,0001,9061,980−4%
Gucci GG Marmont card case (black)AED1,550422370+14%
Gucci GG Marmont belt (3 cm, black)AED2,150585550+6%
Prada Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon bag (black)AED7,9002,1512,250−4%
Prada Galleria Saffiano, medium (black)AED18,0004,9015,100−4%
Prada Saffiano leather card holder (black, triangle logo)AED1,580430425+1%
Prada Symbole sunglasses (black)AED1,900517530−2%
UNIQLO Supima Cotton crew neck T-shirtNo data
UNIQLO U crew neck T-shirtNo data
UNIQLO fleece full-zip jacketNo data
UNIQLO cashmere crew neck sweaterNo data
UNIQLO Smart Pants (successor of Smart Ankle Pants)No data
UNIQLO AIRism boxer briefsNo data
UNIQLO HEATTECH Extra WarmNo data
UNIQLO Seamless Down ParkaNo data
UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder BagNo data
UNIQLO kids AIRism Cotton T-shirtNo data
MUJI men's jersey crew neck short sleeve T-shirtNo data
Nike Dunk Low Retro (white/black)AED629171120+43%
Air Jordan 1 Low (white)AED649177120+47%
Nike Cortez Leather (white/red/blue)AED52914495.00+52%
Nike Pegasus 42AED779212145+46%
Nike Tech Fleece Windrunner full-zip hoodie (black)AED649177140+26%
Nike Air Force 1 LE (big kids', white)AED49913690.00+51%
New Balance 530 (white/silver)No data
New Balance 2002R (grey)No data
New Balance 1906R (silver)No data
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 (black)No data
New Balance 574 Hook & Loop (kids, grey)No data

Beauty

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Chanel N°5AED740201190+6%
Dior Sauvage (100 ml)AED595162142+14%
The Ordinary serumUSD7.207.206.00+20%
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (50 ml)AED510139135+3%
M·A·C lipstickNo data
MUJI toning water (400 ml)No data
Shiseido Ultimune (50 ml)AED590161125+29%
La Mer cream (30 ml)No data
Nivea Creme (150 ml)No data
Dove beauty bar (one)No data
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream (50 ml)No data
Aesop hand wash (500 ml)No data
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream (50 ml)No data
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched (50 ml)No data
Shiseido Ultimate / Expert / Perfect Sun Protector Lotion (50 ml)No data
Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation (30 ml)No data
Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel LipstickNo data
Shiseido Eyelash CurlerNo data
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation (30 ml)AED26572.1655.00+31%
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (6 ml)AED17046.2936.00+29%
NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder (10 g)AED22561.2745.00+36%
NARS Powder Blush Orgasm (4.8 g)AED18550.3736.00+40%
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream (50 ml)No data
Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum (100 ml)AED685187——
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye (15 ml)No data
Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme (50 ml)No data
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation (30 ml)No data
La Mer The Treatment Lotion (150 ml)No data
M·A·C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 (30 ml)No data
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (50 ml)No data

Travel and study abroad

ItemLocal priceIn USDIn the USvs the US
Entry authorisation feeFreeFree40.62−100%
Passport feeNo data
Departure taxNo data
Travel eSIM (7 days)USD27.5027.5025.00+10%
Student visa feeNo data
IELTS test feeAED1,590433325+33%
TOEFL iBT test feeUSD345plus tax345280+23%
Rimowa Essential CabinAED3,600980990−1%
Rimowa Original CabinNo data
Samsonite Proxis 55No data