Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 45 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.76 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 28 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.61 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 4.28 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 79 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 4.51 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,763 (Dirham 9,005) | Dirham 7,906 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,072 (Dirham 5,472) | Dirham 5,771 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (Dirham 753) | Dirham 688 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,023 (Dirham 5,226) | Dirham 4,854 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £817 (Dirham 4,172) | Dirham 3,357 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 362 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 281 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (Dirham 1,626) | Dirham 982 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 376 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 38 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 30 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (Dirham 327) | Dirham 234 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 195 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 340 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 337 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 140% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,933 (Dirham 106,899) | Dirham 86,181 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.04 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 123 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.09 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 45 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 249 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.13 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 68 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 206 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 84 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £146 (Dirham 747) | Dirham 657 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 253 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 71 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 46 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £425 (Dirham 2,171) | Dirham 2,150 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (Dirham 0.52) | Dirham 0.65 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 285 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 19 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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