Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 24% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (£10) | £18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (£7) | £6 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (£3.27) | £3.23 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (£1.60) | £0.94 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (£3.17) | £3.17 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.16 (£1.15) | £2.34 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (£4.24) | £3.93 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (£1.80) | £2.16 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (£0.91) | £1.00 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (£2.87) | £2.01 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 55 (£12) | £9 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.79) | £2.09 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (£0.98) | £1.15 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,656 (£2,155) | £3,184 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,743 (£1,505) | £2,061 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 708 (£158) | £199 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,589 (£1,248) | £2,034 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,952 (£882) | £1,670 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (£120) | £155 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 351 (£78) | £29 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,394 (£311) | £381 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 361 (£81) | £93 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (£9) | £6 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 49 (£11) | £14 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 241 (£54) | £69 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (£48) | £35 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (£74) | £79 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 333 (£74) | £99 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 46% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,978 (£20,531) | £23,312 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.01 (£0.67) | £1.62 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 367 (£82) | £159 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 34 (£8) | £20 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 31 (£7) | £3.35 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 43 (£9) | £10 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (£61) | £114 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 19 (£4.18) | £2.89 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 25 (£5.51) | £2.16 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (£4.92) | £4.63 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (£2.75) | £2.00 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (£2.90) | £1.69 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (£13) | £21 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (£45) | £44 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (£21) | £27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 469 (£105) | £377 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 261 (£58) | £69 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 87 (£19) | £12 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (£4.52) | £3.18 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (£10) | £5.99 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,909 (£426) | £579 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.39 (£0.09) | £0.12 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (£68) | £47 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (£4.19) | £13 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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