Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 33 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.40 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 31 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.48 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 6 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.74 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.44 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.31 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.32 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.63 (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 3.77 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.82 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 60 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.99 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 4.72 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,319 (Dirham 6,034) | Dirham 10,437 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £798 (Dirham 3,647) | Dirham 7,961 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (Dirham 858) | Dirham 870 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 (Dirham 4,759) | Dirham 6,069 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £646 (Dirham 2,956) | Dirham 4,310 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £89 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 558 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 360 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £288 (Dirham 1,316) | Dirham 1,533 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 338 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 50 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 33 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 197 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 194 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £95 (Dirham 432) | Dirham 343 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 348 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,754 (Dirham 104,055) | Dirham 89,840 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.79 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.82 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 80 | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 29 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £1.92 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 56 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 382 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 62 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Glasgow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 214 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 91 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £77 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 783 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 268 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 69 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.49 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (Dirham 2,029) | Dirham 2,128 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (Dirham 0.62) | Dirham 0.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 255 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 22 | + 182% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 750 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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