Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 46 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 35 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.60 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 6 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 17 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 59 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.24 | + 110% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 (Dirham 8,820) | Dirham 14,724 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 (Dirham 5,696) | Dirham 9,417 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (Dirham 673) | Dirham 829 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,572 (Dirham 5,773) | Dirham 8,201 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,080 (Dirham 3,966) | Dirham 5,341 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (Dirham 578) | Dirham 622 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 336 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $250 (Dirham 917) | Dirham 770 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (Dirham 724) | Dirham 296 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 41 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 31 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 251 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 220 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (Dirham 384) | Dirham 399 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (Dirham 507) | Dirham 408 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 14% 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 | $32,199 (Dirham 118,268) | Dirham 92,536 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 2.86 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 303 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 37 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 38 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 284 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 21 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.93 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 10 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 40 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 147 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 98 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 283 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 275 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 75 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 22 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 45 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (Dirham 2,128) | Dirham 1,999 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (Dirham 2.70) | Dirham 0.56 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 318 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 22 | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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