Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guernsey
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 41% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (£11) | £20 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (£7) | £12 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (£3.77) | £5.00 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (£1.43) | £1.70 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (£3.02) | £4.80 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (£1.08) | £5.16 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (£1.73) | £2.50 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (£0.85) | £1.93 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (£2.32) | £2.50 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (£17) | £35 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.71) | £2.50 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (£1.07) | £2.00 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (£2,024) | £4,574 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (£1,276) | £3,000 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (£171) | £200 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (£1,334) | £1,800 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (£893) | £1,400 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (£122) | £100 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (£61) | £30 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (£180) | £400 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (£72) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (£10) | £5.00 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (£8) | £18 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Guernsey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (£51) | £80 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (£45) | £50 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (£75) | £75 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (£79) | £70 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Guernsey | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (£25,142) | £23,900 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (£0.63) | £1.80 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (£49) | £30 | + 62% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Guernsey | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (£2.89) | £4.00 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (£6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (£61) | £50 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (£5.79) | £3.00 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (£3.65) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (£4.66) | £3.00 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (£2.72) | £2.50 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (£2.70) | £2.00 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (£8) | £30 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (£42) | £40 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (£20) | £20 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (£85) | £50 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (£81) | £140 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (£16) | £11 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (£4.70) | £3.50 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (£8) | £5.80 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (£417) | - | - | |
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) | £60 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (£3.78) | £9 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 971 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Guernsey
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