- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Dubai
- London
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Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (£12) | £11 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (£5.96) | £6 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (£4.70) | £4.20 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (£1.33) | £0.97 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (£2.83) | £3.01 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (£1.44) | £2.11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (£6) | £4.80 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (£2.11) | £2.03 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.66 (£0.98) | £0.86 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 24 (£5.07) | £1.86 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 114 (£24) | £10 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (£1.40) | £1.89 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.73 (£1.00) | £1.12 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,881 (£1,664) | £2,475 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,995 (£1,266) | £1,790 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 715 (£151) | £168 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,142 (£1,297) | £1,761 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,351 (£919) | £1,299 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 492 (£104) | £117 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (£64) | £21 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,460 (£308) | £360 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 476 (£101) | £101 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (£8) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (£8) | £12 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 300 (£63) | £70 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (£48) | £37 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 413 (£87) | £78 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 442 (£93) | £92 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 52% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,943 (£16,455) | £18,836 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.27 (£0.48) | £1.31 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 281 (£59) | £138 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 35 (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 27 (£5.76) | £3.48 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 79 (£17) | £8 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 307 (£65) | £82 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 30 (£6) | £4.10 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (£3.27) | £1.60 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (£4.19) | £3.83 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (£2.38) | £2.04 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (£2.42) | £1.89 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 66 (£14) | £16 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (£38) | £35 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (£17) | £26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 475 (£100) | £162 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 365 (£77) | £66 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (£14) | £12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (£4.68) | £3.13 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (£9) | £5.32 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,945 (£411) | £395 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.25 (£0.26) | £0.17 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 429 (£91) | £64 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (£4.39) | £11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
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