Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (£11) | £11 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (£4.98) | £6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (£3.81) | £3.52 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (£1.52) | £0.95 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (£2.72) | £2.93 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (£1.37) | £1.78 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (£5.58) | £4.43 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (£1.68) | £2.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.53 (£0.88) | £0.79 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (£2.05) | £1.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 105 (£20) | £10 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (£1.50) | £1.99 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (£0.86) | £1.03 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 33% 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 7,369 (£1,422) | £2,494 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,897 (£945) | £1,747 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (£132) | £139 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,851 (£936) | £1,819 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,103 (£599) | £1,299 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 364 (£70) | £86 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (£48) | £23 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,099 (£212) | £317 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 452 (£87) | £83 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (£7) | £6 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (£5.89) | £13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 211 (£41) | £80 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 160 (£31) | £36 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 (£65) | £84 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 455 (£88) | £93 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 55% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,114 (£17,776) | £21,965 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.92 (£0.37) | £1.22 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 305 (£59) | £145 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 61 (£12) | £26 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (£4.59) | £3.54 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (£9) | £8 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (£52) | £105 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (£4.44) | £3.49 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (£3.61) | £2.02 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (£3.99) | £3.94 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (£2.30) | £1.92 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (£2.34) | £1.81 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 74 (£14) | £20 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dubai | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 208 (£40) | £38 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (£16) | £26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 416 (£80) | £208 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 403 (£78) | £75 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (£14) | £12 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (£4.58) | £3.56 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (£11) | £5.72 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,783 (£344) | £432 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.95 (£0.18) | £0.35 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (£67) | £52 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (£3.36) | £12 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2021.
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