Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 34% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (£11) | £16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (£4.02) | £3.86 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (£1.34) | £1.12 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (£2.54) | £4.08 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.66 (£1.22) | £2.01 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (£6) | £5.36 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (£1.79) | £2.02 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.64 (£1.00) | £0.79 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (£1.96) | £1.92 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (£12) | £10 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.72) | £2.30 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.57 (£0.98) | £1.29 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 37% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,504 (£2,478) | £4,218 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,519 (£1,620) | £3,724 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 876 (£189) | £175 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,570 (£1,631) | £2,939 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,293 (£1,140) | £1,956 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 644 (£139) | £126 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 238 (£51) | £27 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 809 (£174) | £293 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 299 (£64) | £98 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (£10) | £5.21 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (£8) | £14 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 213 (£46) | £77 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 162 (£35) | £37 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 438 (£94) | £87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 319 (£69) | £99 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 49% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,873 (£20,437) | £27,978 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (£0.65) | £1.42 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 404 (£87) | £179 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 (£12) | £23 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (£5.11) | £2.43 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (£8) | £7 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 322 (£69) | £57 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (£4.86) | £3.79 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (£3.51) | £2.17 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (£4.63) | £5.40 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (£2.39) | £1.86 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (£2.92) | £1.96 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (£9) | £16 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 171 (£37) | £45 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 (£18) | £27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 532 (£115) | £104 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 362 (£78) | £78 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (£17) | £12 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (£5.53) | £3.61 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,998 (£430) | £444 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (£0.13) | £0.11 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 231 (£50) | £48 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (£4.14) | £15 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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