Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 55 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 28 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.31 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.83 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 4.12 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 86 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 4.02 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,894 (Dirham 8,989) | Dirham 7,518 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,417 (Dirham 6,724) | Dirham 5,190 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £139 (Dirham 662) | Dirham 719 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (Dirham 5,446) | Dirham 5,182 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £951 (Dirham 4,512) | Dirham 3,432 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £118 (Dirham 560) | Dirham 459 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 313 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £320 (Dirham 1,521) | Dirham 1,251 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 324 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 38 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 35 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 215 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 195 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 372 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 367 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,748 (Dirham 93,729) | Dirham 88,560 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.20 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £87 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 241 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.18 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 62 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (Dirham 411) | Dirham 253 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.20 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 54 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 167 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 82 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £113 (Dirham 538) | Dirham 352 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 317 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 70 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.66 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 44 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 (Dirham 1,864) | Dirham 1,625 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Dirham 0.52) | Dirham 0.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 356 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 21 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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