Cost of Living Comparison Dubai vs Paris
It is therefore pertinent that one gets to estimate on the cost that he or she will be liable to incur in a move or an even longer stay in either of the two cities which are Dubai and Paris respectively. As for lifestyle, both cities can be considered active, although this is combined with different costs. Here is the detailed comparison breakdown that we thought will help you in making a better decision.
Housing
The prices of houses and other forms of dwellings differ from one city to the other. A one bedroom apartment in the city center of Dubai costs approximately AED 5,698 (€1,427) per month, while the same would cost around €1,500 (AED 6,000) in Paris. There are significantly more options for apartments in the outskirts of Dubai available at AED 3,700 (€926), slightly higher than what is available in Paris at €1,200 (AED 4,800).
Utilities and Internet
Electricity, heating, cooling and water; garbage in one of the apartments in Dubai measuring 85 m² was found to be AED 683 (€171) per month. In Paris these costs are slightly high, approximately €175 (AED 700). Internet services particularly in Dubai seems to be pricier, costing AED 368 for similar services and equivalent speed and package to Paris’s €30 (AED 120).
Food and Groceries
This is also evident in the food price where a degree of difference is also noticeable. In general, groceries in Dubai cost are relatively cheaper as compared to other neighboring countries. For example, a liter of milk can be bought at approximately AED 5. 75 (75Dh or €1. 48) in Dubai and in Paris costs approximately €1. 10 (AED 4. 40). Likewise, one dozen consumed AED 14 ( €3. 59) in Dubai however €4. for €00 (AED 16) in Paris.
The overall cost of eating out in Dubai is still considerably cheaper as compared to the restaurants in other developed countries. Take for example the cost of a meal which is approximately AED 40 (€10) at an inexpensive restaurant as compared to Paris where it will cost €15 (AED 60).
Transportation
Transportation costs are another factor which must be addressed. Other means of transport in Dubai is cheaper, a monthly pass of the public transport costs around AED 300 (€75) while for the same the cost does it for areas like Paris is about €75 (AED 300). Dubai taxi fares are also cheaper; the basic tariff for a taxi in Dubai is AED 12 (€3) while for the same in Paris it is €5 (AED 20).
Lifestyle and Entertainment
Personal factors are included in entertainment and lifestyle expenses, they include; gym membership, tickets to the cinema, eating out among others. In Dubai for instance, a monthly gym membership is about AED 299($75) while in Paris it would be about €50 ($200). Dubai cost a movie ticket of roughly AED 45 (€11) while that of Paris is €12 (AED 48).
Therefore, if one aims at getting cheaper living facilities and costs such as rents, foods, and transports, then Dubai would be better to consider as compared to Paris but while considering utility and internet costs, then Paris would be better to prefer. All the cities have their unique benefits or lacks, if to consider the everyday life and financial opportunities.