Cost of living in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Inverness | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 60 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 28 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.50 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 10 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 5.41 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.86 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 5.99 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.68 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 22 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.11 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 5.08 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 62 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.65 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.75 (Dirham 3.45) | Dirham 3.95 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Inverness | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,356 (Dirham 10,902) | Dirham 5,436 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,037 (Dirham 9,423) | Dirham 5,338 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £242 (Dirham 1,118) | Dirham 556 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,197 (Dirham 5,539) | Dirham 4,911 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £503 (Dirham 2,328) | Dirham 3,245 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 (Dirham 933) | Dirham 356 | + 162% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 284 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | £275 (Dirham 1,272) | Dirham 1,423 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (Dirham 536) | Dirham 471 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 32 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 31 | + 77% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Inverness | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 195 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 196 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 279 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (Dirham 291) | Dirham 298 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 107% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,242 (Dirham 98,284) | Dirham 79,817 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.32 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.22 | + 174% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 103 | + 157% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (Dirham 62) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Inverness | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.59 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 53 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 234 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.53 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.65 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.93 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.01 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 9 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 37 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Inverness | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £41 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 168 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 84 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 420 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 214 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 36 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.13 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.87 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £399 (Dirham 1,846) | Dirham 1,617 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (Dirham 0.85) | Dirham 0.32 | + 164% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 249 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 11 | + 355% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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