Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 1.22 times more expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between United Arab Emirates and China. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between United Arab Emirates and China.
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 Indicators  | United Arab Emirates  | China  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 6,500 AED (1,755 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 9,000 AED (2,430 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 AED (675 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in United Arab Emirates is 1.39 times more expensive than China.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 800 AED (216 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 295.78% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in United Arab Emirates costs 3.86 times more compared to China.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 350 AED (94.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 170.00% more in United Arab Emirates compared to China.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 7 AED (1.89 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 2 AED (0.54 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 5 AED (1.35 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 15 AED (4.05 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 35 AED (9.45 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 25 AED (6.75 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In United Arab Emirates, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.34 times more expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 15.02% more for Groceries.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 6 AED (1.62 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 8 AED (2.16 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 7 AED (1.89 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 5 AED (1.35 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 12 AED (3.24 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 7 AED (1.89 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 8 AED (2.16 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.10 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30 AED (8.10 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 120 AED (32.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 20 AED (5.40 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 15 AED (4.05 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 6 AED (1.62 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 60 AED (16.20 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 30 AED (8.10 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 30 AED (8.10 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 26.27% more in United Arab Emirates compared to China.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 90 AED (24.30 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 40 AED (10.80 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 25 AED (6.75 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 35 AED (9.45 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 80 AED (21.60 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 120 AED (32.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.59 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 5 AED (1.35 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 12 AED (3.24 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1.50 AED (0.41 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 AED (5.40 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for transportation.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 50,000 AED (13,500 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,000 AED (270 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 2,000 AED (540 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 6 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 2.50 AED (0.68 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.48 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in United Arab Emirates compared to that of China.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 400 AED (108 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 400 AED (108 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,000 AED (270 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 50 AED (13.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 50 AED (13.50 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30 AED (8.10 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,000 AED (270 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 2,000 AED (540 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.21 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 80 AED (21.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts  | 50 AED (13.50 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 20 AED (5.40 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.04 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 350 AED (94.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,500 AED (405 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 180 AED (48.60 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 40 AED (10.80 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 40 AED (10.80 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 AED (2.70 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.31 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,500 AED (405 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,200 AED (324 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 750 AED (202.50 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.72 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 2,000 AED (540 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 3,000 AED (810 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 12,000 AED (3,240 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 25,000 AED (6,750 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies  | 50 AED (13.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.73 times more for school and education.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 40 AED (10.80 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 80 AED (21.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 120 AED (32.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 20 AED (5.40 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 40 AED (10.80 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 60 AED (16.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling  | 60 AED (16.20 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 80 AED (21.60 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 2,000 AED (540 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.54 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 80 AED (21.60 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 200 AED (54 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 150 AED (40.50 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 AED (5.40 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software  | 100 AED (27 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.46 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 8,000 AED (2,160 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 100 AED per hour (27 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 AED (270 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 5 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions  | Yet to Update | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | Yet to Update | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 80 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 7,000 AED (1,890 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in United Arab Emirates, you would earn 1.57 times more salary as compared to China.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | China |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 500 AED (135 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 400 AED (108 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 300 AED (81 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 250 AED (67.50 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.12 times more in United Arab Emirates, as compared to China.
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