Cost of living in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 53% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 41 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £7 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 24 | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.85 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.79 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.85 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 8 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.83 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 4.25 | + 241% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.48 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.17 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.40 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.48 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 60 | - 36% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.01 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (Dirham 3.74) | Dirham 3.17 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,850 (Dirham 9,466) | Dirham 6,135 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,425 (Dirham 7,291) | Dirham 5,609 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (Dirham 938) | Dirham 493 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,153 (Dirham 5,900) | Dirham 5,375 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £975 (Dirham 4,989) | Dirham 3,222 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £122 (Dirham 623) | Dirham 322 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £30 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 295 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | £200 (Dirham 1,023) | Dirham 1,191 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £125 (Dirham 640) | Dirham 522 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.00 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 32 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 25 | + 128% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 33% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £85 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 195 | + 123% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £45 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 186 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £50 (Dirham 256) | Dirham 289 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 351 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 54% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 81,155 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 1.75 | + 243% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £37 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 107 | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 48% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 22 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £16 (Dirham 82) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £46 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 50 | + 367% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.00 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.50 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.50 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 44 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 31% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 122 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 63 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £30 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 500 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 219 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 32 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.75 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.89 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 30% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £165 (Dirham 844) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £83 (Dirham 426) | Dirham 217 | + 97% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 9 | + 305% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 37% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 25,999
(£5,081)
in Saint Peter Port
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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