Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (£3.76) | £4.26 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (£1.42) | £1.20 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (£3.01) | £3.63 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (£1.07) | £2.28 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (£7) | £5.34 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (£1.72) | £2.13 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (£0.85) | £0.89 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (£2.32) | £1.97 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (£17) | £10 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.70) | £2.36 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (£1.07) | £1.04 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (£2,017) | £1,997 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (£1,271) | £1,637 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (£170) | £229 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (£1,330) | £1,818 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (£890) | £1,060 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (£121) | £190 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (£60) | £26 | + 133% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (£179) | £324 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (£72) | £83 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (£10) | £7 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (£8) | £16 | - 52% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (£51) | £73 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (£44) | £32 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (£75) | £81 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (£78) | £83 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (£25,058) | £25,126 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (£0.62) | £1.44 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (£49) | £85 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (£2.88) | £5.04 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (£61) | £74 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (£5.77) | £4.77 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (£3.63) | £1.97 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (£4.64) | £3.78 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (£2.71) | £2.39 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (£2.69) | £1.77 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (£42) | £40 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (£20) | £19 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (£85) | £124 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (£81) | £69 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (£16) | £11 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (£4.68) | £3.71 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (£8) | £5.75 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (£416) | £537 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (£0.17) | £0.28 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (£59) | £35 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (£3.77) | £14 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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