Cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 37 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.50 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.36 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 5.23 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.42 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.91 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.69 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 4.19 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.64 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 60 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.70 (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 3.17 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,307 (Dirham 6,515) | Dirham 5,414 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,091 (Dirham 5,440) | Dirham 5,609 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £186 (Dirham 925) | Dirham 388 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £686 (Dirham 3,421) | Dirham 5,375 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £568 (Dirham 2,832) | Dirham 3,212 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (Dirham 767) | Dirham 203 | + 277% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 317 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £351 (Dirham 1,749) | Dirham 1,125 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (Dirham 396) | Dirham 497 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 32 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 24 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 195 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 186 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (Dirham 297) | Dirham 271 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 233 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 99% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,989 (Dirham 89,665) | Dirham 85,506 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 1.75 | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 107 | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (Dirham 88) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.88 (Dirham 29) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 50 | + 641% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.55 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.49 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.53 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 44 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 131 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 61 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £67 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 500 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 219 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 26 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.76 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.56 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £333 (Dirham 1,660) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (Dirham 0.20) | Dirham 0.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 9 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,142
(£4,242)
in Aberdeen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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