Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 50 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 34 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 6 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.91 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.88 | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 31 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 4.16 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 78 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.57 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,060 (Dirham 14,310) | Dirham 10,266 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,597 (Dirham 16,820) | Dirham 5,786 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (Dirham 934) | Dirham 854 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,829 (Dirham 13,230) | Dirham 6,608 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,892 (Dirham 18,198) | Dirham 4,550 | + 300% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (Dirham 960) | Dirham 605 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 287 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (Dirham 1,935) | Dirham 791 | + 145% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (Dirham 543) | Dirham 328 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 41 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 37 | + 118% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 221 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 200 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (Dirham 430) | Dirham 338 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (Dirham 476) | Dirham 373 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 125% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 125% 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 | £29,071 (Dirham 135,936) | Dirham 121,769 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.78 | + 142% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (Dirham 828) | Dirham 324 | + 155% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 50 | + 80% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 22 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 37 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 273 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 23 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 21 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 12 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 39 | + 127% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 174 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 102 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (Dirham 1,448) | Dirham 275 | + 426% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (Dirham 355) | Dirham 321 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 87 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 41 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (Dirham 2,744) | Dirham 2,079 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Dirham 0.51) | Dirham 0.53 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 263 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 19 | + 286% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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