Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 51 (£11) | £14 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (£3.52) | £3.37 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (£1.52) | £0.93 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (£3.45) | £3.55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.07 (£1.12) | £2.08 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (£5.38) | £4.23 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (£1.69) | £1.92 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.07 (£0.90) | £0.84 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (£3.18) | £1.86 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (£13) | £9 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.86) | £2.08 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.99 (£0.88) | £0.98 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,385 (£1,852) | £2,968 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,804 (£1,282) | £1,986 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 729 (£161) | £210 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,332 (£1,178) | £1,775 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,192 (£705) | £1,324 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 503 (£111) | £145 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 341 (£75) | £26 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,155 (£255) | £282 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 349 (£77) | £74 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (£9) | £14 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (£54) | £66 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 202 (£45) | £36 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (£74) | £80 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 365 (£81) | £91 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (£20,772) | £22,979 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.54 (£0.78) | £1.68 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (£65) | £151 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 41 (£9) | £20 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (£5.55) | £4.07 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (£9) | £10 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (£66) | £109 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (£4.43) | £2.82 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (£3.60) | £1.59 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (£4.42) | £4.42 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (£2.49) | £2.13 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (£3.45) | £1.72 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (£10) | £19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (£43) | £43 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 101 (£22) | £25 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (£64) | £195 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (£69) | £74 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (£21) | £12 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (£5.23) | £3.53 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (£10) | £5.98 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (£478) | £632 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (£0.11) | £0.11 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 345 (£76) | £52 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (£4.21) | £14 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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