Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 72 (£15) | £13 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (£5.81) | £6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 10 (£2.05) | £3.87 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.88 (£1.21) | £1.20 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (£1.75) | £3.27 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (£1.11) | £2.36 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (£4.53) | £5.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (£1.68) | £2.35 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (£0.93) | £1.03 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (£1.70) | £2.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (£13) | £9 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (£1.16) | £1.79 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.48 (£0.71) | £1.34 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 9% 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 4,683 (£961) | £953 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,604 (£945) | £1,073 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 536 (£110) | £297 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (£1,008) | £702 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (£666) | £544 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (£73) | £125 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 260 (£53) | £25 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (£292) | £418 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (£97) | £129 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 30 (£6) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (£6) | £13 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (£40) | £69 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (£40) | £37 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (£57) | £99 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (£61) | £52 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 62% 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 (£16,381) | £17,412 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.63 (£0.54) | £1.52 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 93 (£19) | £65 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 26 (£5.31) | £18 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as 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 (£4.04) | £2.31 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (£11) | £4.96 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (£48) | £94 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (£5.06) | £2.68 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (£3.59) | £1.57 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (£3.87) | £4.18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (£1.85) | £2.17 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (£1.63) | £1.68 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 30 (£6) | £13 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 168 (£34) | £61 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (£19) | £15 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (£86) | £83 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (£44) | £72 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (£4.32) | £3.57 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 22 (£4.52) | £4.42 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (£332) | £502 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (£0.07) | £0.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 249 (£51) | £50 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (£2.28) | £11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 34 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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