Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (£13) | £15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (£6) | £5.39 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (£2.74) | £2.54 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (£1.20) | £1.13 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (£2.01) | £2.28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (£1.22) | £1.79 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (£4.79) | £2.69 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (£1.88) | £1.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (£1.03) | £0.85 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (£2.19) | £1.60 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (£13) | £7 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (£1.23) | £1.61 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (£0.85) | £1.12 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 5,436 (£1,181) | £1,159 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,338 (£1,159) | £827 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 556 (£121) | £297 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (£1,067) | £569 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (£705) | £453 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (£77) | £125 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (£62) | £25 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (£309) | £386 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (£102) | £110 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (£42) | £44 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (£43) | £26 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (£61) | £54 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (£65) | £74 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (£17,336) | £24,333 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (£0.42) | £1.62 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (£22) | £89 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (£4.27) | £3.03 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (£12) | £4.55 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (£51) | £62 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (£5.35) | £2.75 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (£3.80) | £1.32 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (£4.10) | £3.71 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (£1.96) | £1.73 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (£1.73) | £1.61 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (£39) | £31 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (£17) | £15 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (£91) | £62 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (£47) | £50 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (£4.57) | £2.86 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (£5.34) | £3.20 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (£351) | £389 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (£0.07) | £0.09 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (£62) | £32 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (£2.42) | £13 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 96 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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