Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| London | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 47 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 33 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.05 (Dirham 4.70) | Dirham 6 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.76 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.07 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.92 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.87 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 30 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.73 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 3.72 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.59 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 68 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.23 (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 4.41 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,994 (Dirham 13,411) | Dirham 8,389 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,006 (Dirham 8,988) | Dirham 4,987 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £193 (Dirham 863) | Dirham 835 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,978 (Dirham 8,862) | Dirham 5,419 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,491 (Dirham 6,680) | Dirham 3,583 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £121 (Dirham 542) | Dirham 646 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 296 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £260 (Dirham 1,166) | Dirham 789 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £72 (Dirham 322) | Dirham 341 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.81 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 40 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 37 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 232 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 205 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (Dirham 368) | Dirham 323 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 392 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 115% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,978 (Dirham 107,414) | Dirham 115,441 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.52 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.95 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £155 (Dirham 694) | Dirham 277 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 50 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 37 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £79 (Dirham 355) | Dirham 241 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.42 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.23 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.05 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.99 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 40 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| London | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £41 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 174 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 97 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £189 (Dirham 847) | Dirham 234 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £71 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 414 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 95 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.67 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 42 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £516 (Dirham 2,313) | Dirham 2,081 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (Dirham 0.47) | Dirham 0.40 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £53 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 276 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 18 | + 233% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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