Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom vs Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 62 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.06 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 26 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.72 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (Dirham 3.46) | Dirham 5.77 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.70 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.07 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.29 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.08 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 21 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 5.10 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 60 | - 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.70 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 4.03 | - 17% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,356 (Dirham 6,437) | Dirham 6,546 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £888 (Dirham 4,215) | Dirham 5,489 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (Dirham 893) | Dirham 509 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £862 (Dirham 4,093) | Dirham 5,146 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £904 (Dirham 4,289) | Dirham 3,347 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £60 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 388 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 275 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | £353 (Dirham 1,677) | Dirham 1,285 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 510 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 32 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 30 | + 56% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 209 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 184 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 289 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 364 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,389 (Dirham 82,518) | Dirham 79,846 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 1.83 | + 213% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £61 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 103 | + 178% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (Dirham 57) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.92 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 53 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £129 (Dirham 611) | Dirham 187 | + 227% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.07 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.43 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.12 (Dirham 5.34) | Dirham 9 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 37 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 174 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £16 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 76 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £82 (Dirham 387) | Dirham 350 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 204 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 36 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.71 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £289 (Dirham 1,372) | Dirham 2,000 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (Dirham 0.76) | Dirham 0.38 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £20 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 285 | - 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 9 | + 365% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 20,189
(£4,254)
in Stoke-on-Trent
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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