Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Falkland Islands
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 41% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (11 £) | 15 £ | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (7 £) | 13 £ | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (3.76 £) | 5.50 £ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (1.42 £) | 1.40 £ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (3.00 £) | 5.98 £ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (1.07 £) | 5.69 £ | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (7 £) | 7 £ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (1.72 £) | 5.83 £ | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (0.85 £) | 1.90 £ | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (2.32 £) | 1.50 £ | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (17 £) | 9 £ | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1.70 £) | 3.99 £ | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (1.07 £) | 3.40 £ | - 69% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (2,016 £) | 1,200 £ | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (1,270 £) | 669 £ | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (170 £) | 120 £ | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (1,329 £) | 1,327 £ | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (889 £) | 800 £ | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (121 £) | 75 £ | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (60 £) | 158 £ | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (179 £) | 750 £ | - 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (72 £) | 300 £ | - 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (10 £) | 5.00 £ | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (8 £) | 20 £ | - 62% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Falkland Islands | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (51 £) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (44 £) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (75 £) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (78 £) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (25,041 £) | 35,000 £ | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (0.62 £) | 0.58 £ | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (49 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (2.87 £) | 3.50 £ | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (6 £) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (61 £) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (5.76 £) | 12 £ | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (3.63 £) | 3.74 £ | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (4.64 £) | 4.26 £ | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (2.71 £) | 4.50 £ | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (2.68 £) | 3.35 £ | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (8 £) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Falkland Islands | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (41 £) | 65 £ | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (20 £) | 10 £ | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (85 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (81 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (16 £) | 9 £ | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (4.68 £) | 3.56 £ | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (8 £) | 1.50 £ | + 419% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (416 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (0.17 £) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (59 £) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (3.77 £) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 932 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Falkland Islands
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