Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 28.7% higher than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 30.8% higher than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in London are 33.6% higher than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 33.1% higher than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 43.2% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 19.0% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.70 £ (40.00 AED) |
20.00 £ (91.93 AED) |
+129.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
65.26 £ (300.00 AED) |
80.00 £ (367.74 AED) |
+22.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.61 £ (35.00 AED) |
8.00 £ (36.77 AED) |
+5.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
9.79 £ (45.00 AED) |
6.50 £ (29.88 AED) |
-33.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
9.79 £ (45.00 AED) |
5.75 £ (26.43 AED) |
-41.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.67 £ (21.45 AED) |
3.59 £ (16.52 AED) |
-23.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.87 £ (4.01 AED) |
2.02 £ (9.30 AED) |
+132.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.58 £ (2.66 AED) |
1.65 £ (7.58 AED) |
+185.1 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.92 £ (27.20 AED) |
5.02 £ (23.09 AED) |
-15.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 £ (5.36 AED) |
1.41 £ (6.46 AED) |
+20.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.80 £ (3.67 AED) |
0.92 £ (4.24 AED) |
+15.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.55 £ (11.72 AED) |
3.17 £ (14.56 AED) |
+24.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.54 £ (16.29 AED) |
3.41 £ (15.67 AED) |
-3.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.75 £ (12.64 AED) |
3.39 £ (15.59 AED) |
+23.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.34 £ (15.38 AED) |
5.65 £ (25.99 AED) |
+69.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.82 £ (3.76 AED) |
1.17 £ (5.36 AED) |
+42.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 £ (3.19 AED) |
0.59 £ (2.73 AED) |
-14.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.66 £ (3.01 AED) |
1.17 £ (5.40 AED) |
+79.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.58 £ (2.64 AED) |
1.39 £ (6.40 AED) |
+142.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.36 £ (1.66 AED) |
0.58 £ (2.65 AED) |
+60.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.43 £ (1.99 AED) |
0.53 £ (2.44 AED) |
+22.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.34 £ (6.14 AED) |
0.97 £ (4.46 AED) |
-27.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.51 £ (2.33 AED) |
1.31 £ (6.03 AED) |
+159.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
11.97 £ (55.00 AED) |
9.50 £ (43.67 AED) |
-20.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.60 £ (11.94 AED) |
2.09 £ (9.61 AED) |
-19.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.84 £ (17.64 AED) |
2.44 £ (11.19 AED) |
-36.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.00 £ (23.00 AED) |
15.00 £ (68.95 AED) |
+199.8 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.41 £ (6.50 AED) |
2.80 £ (12.87 AED) |
+98.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
65.26 £ (300.00 AED) |
200.00 £ (919.35 AED) |
+206.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.61 £ (12.00 AED) |
4.50 £ (20.69 AED) |
+72.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.05 £ (4.83 AED) |
3.13 £ (14.41 AED) |
+198.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.53 £ (30.00 AED) |
30.00 £ (137.90 AED) |
+359.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.51 £ (11.52 AED) |
5.71 £ (26.23 AED) |
+127.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
32,631.92 £ (150,000.00 AED) |
27,280.00 £ (125,398.68 AED) |
-16.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
18,206.39 £ (83,689.81 AED) |
25,860.62 £ (118,874.20 AED) |
+42.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
163.98 £ (753.75 AED) |
293.80 £ (1,350.54 AED) |
+79.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
46.89 £ (215.54 AED) |
15.03 £ (69.09 AED) |
-67.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
76.57 £ (351.95 AED) |
31.02 £ (142.59 AED) |
-59.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
72.30 £ (332.35 AED) |
46.74 £ (214.85 AED) |
-35.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
39.64 £ (182.20 AED) |
14.35 £ (65.97 AED) |
-63.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.88 £ (50.00 AED) |
15.00 £ (68.95 AED) |
+37.9 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
593.69 £ (2,729.03 AED) |
1,840.34 £ (8,459.54 AED) |
+210.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
11,568.99 £ (53,179.49 AED) |
20,054.76 £ (92,186.24 AED) |
+73.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
49.88 £ (229.30 AED) |
81.72 £ (375.65 AED) |
+63.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
46.77 £ (215.00 AED) |
39.37 £ (180.97 AED) |
-15.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
78.05 £ (358.78 AED) |
89.05 £ (409.34 AED) |
+14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
76.00 £ (349.36 AED) |
97.78 £ (449.46 AED) |
+28.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,695.05 £ (7,791.66 AED) |
2,138.54 £ (9,830.29 AED) |
+26.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,038.18 £ (4,772.22 AED) |
1,607.38 £ (7,388.71 AED) |
+54.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,231.46 £ (14,854.15 AED) |
4,289.02 £ (19,715.47 AED) |
+32.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,186.83 £ (10,052.27 AED) |
2,858.97 £ (13,141.92 AED) |
+30.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
363.70 £ (1,671.85 AED) |
1,311.20 £ (6,027.24 AED) |
+260.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
213.45 £ (981.15 AED) |
739.22 £ (3,398.00 AED) |
+246.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,281.78 £ (15,085.45 AED) |
3,476.16 £ (15,978.93 AED) |
+5.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.06 | 5.56 | +9.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |