Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (£10) | £14 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (£4.06) | £3.82 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (£1.35) | £1.16 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (£2.57) | £3.63 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (£1.14) | £2.69 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (£5.55) | £5.12 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (£1.84) | £2.15 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (£0.84) | £0.95 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (£2.10) | £2.12 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (£12) | £9 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.76) | £2.20 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (£1.08) | £1.07 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (£2,130) | £2,202 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,494 (£1,578) | £1,706 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 798 (£168) | £205 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (£1,430) | £1,505 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (£1,018) | £1,054 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (£130) | £160 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (£48) | £28 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (£196) | £304 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (£68) | £83 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (£7) | £15 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (£35) | £69 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (£40) | £33 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (£88) | £83 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (£100) | £83 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 46% 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 88,640 (£18,668) | £27,793 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (£0.62) | £1.45 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (£44) | £86 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (£4.60) | £4.45 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (£26) | £8 | + 246% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (£115) | £67 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (£5.80) | £4.19 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (£3.95) | £1.93 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (£4.52) | £4.55 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (£2.36) | £2.22 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (£3.10) | £1.85 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (£41) | £36 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (£17) | £21 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (£193) | £122 | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (£74) | £65 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (£16) | £11 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (£5.68) | £3.69 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (£9) | £5.66 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (£356) | £543 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (£0.15) | £0.14 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (£52) | £39 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (£3.94) | £14 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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