Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 41 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.79 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 24 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.69 (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 5.79 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 8 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.25 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.88 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 18 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 4.19 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 60 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 3.17 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,200 (Dirham 6,191) | Dirham 6,135 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £796 (Dirham 4,104) | Dirham 5,609 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £104 (Dirham 534) | Dirham 493 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,071 (Dirham 5,525) | Dirham 5,375 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £726 (Dirham 3,745) | Dirham 3,222 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £54 (Dirham 278) | Dirham 322 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 295 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £329 (Dirham 1,695) | Dirham 1,191 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £72 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 522 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.66 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 25 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 195 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £34 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 186 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 289 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 351 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,984 (Dirham 82,447) | Dirham 85,506 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 107 | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (Dirham 68) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.10 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (Dirham 34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 50 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.59 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.36 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.94 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.39 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.04 (Dirham 5.37) | Dirham 7 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 44 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 122 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 63 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £82 (Dirham 424) | Dirham 500 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 219 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.67 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.50 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.89 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £199 (Dirham 1,026) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.35 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £18 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 217 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 9 | + 400% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,794
(£4,225)
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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