- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 56 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 7 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 5.04 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 104 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 4.48 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,861 (Dirham 8,778) | Dirham 7,908 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,203 (Dirham 5,674) | Dirham 6,126 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (Dirham 749) | Dirham 760 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,142 (Dirham 5,386) | Dirham 6,091 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £789 (Dirham 3,722) | Dirham 4,279 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (Dirham 686) | Dirham 536 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 303 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (Dirham 1,587) | Dirham 1,488 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 447 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 38 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 38 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 260 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 212 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 404 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 469 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 66% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (Dirham 86,703) | Dirham 78,133 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (Dirham 5.87) | Dirham 2.29 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 244 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 69 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 281 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 58 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 198 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 78 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (Dirham 541) | Dirham 330 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (Dirham 256) | Dirham 359 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 67 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 43 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (Dirham 1,893) | Dirham 2,132 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (Dirham 0.69) | Dirham 0.83 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 461 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 21 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,082 prices entered by 3,503 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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