Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (£10) | £11 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (£7) | £6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (£3.24) | £4.37 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (£1.34) | £1.06 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (£3.07) | £2.83 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.53 (£0.99) | £1.21 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (£5.93) | £5.18 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (£1.58) | £2.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.89 (£0.85) | £1.11 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (£2.37) | £1.39 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (£13) | £8 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.81) | £2.03 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (£0.85) | £1.04 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (£1,646) | £1,241 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (£939) | £1,176 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (£162) | £151 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (£1,202) | £1,406 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (£726) | £636 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (£122) | £123 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (£65) | £17 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,059 (£232) | £308 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (£79) | £111 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (£9) | £7 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (£49) | £72 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (£47) | £34 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (£61) | £82 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (£74) | £66 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 113,480 (£24,819) | £18,933 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.57 (£0.78) | £1.51 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (£65) | £95 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (£9) | £14 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (£5.50) | £3.80 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (£9) | £7 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (£66) | £69 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (£4.39) | £2.25 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (£3.56) | £1.44 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (£4.37) | £3.39 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (£2.47) | £1.65 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (£2.89) | £1.43 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (£9) | £12 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 22% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (£42) | £37 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (£23) | £20 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (£64) | £92 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (£69) | £61 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (£21) | £8 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (£5.10) | £3.08 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (£10) | £4.68 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (£473) | £420 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (£0.11) | £0.14 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 337 (£74) | £33 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (£4.00) | £11 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 744 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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