Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Dubai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 1.4% higher than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 13.2% higher than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 33.8% higher than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 2.1% higher than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 25.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 30.3% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
18.28 $ (25.00 C$) |
10.89 $ (40.00 AED) |
-40.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
69.47 $ (95.00 C$) |
81.68 $ (300.00 AED) |
+17.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.24 $ (14.00 C$) |
9.53 $ (35.00 AED) |
-6.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.12 $ (7.00 C$) |
12.25 $ (45.00 AED) |
+139.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.48 $ (7.50 C$) |
12.25 $ (45.00 AED) |
+123.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.32 $ (4.55 C$) |
5.84 $ (21.45 AED) |
+75.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.07 $ (2.83 C$) |
1.09 $ (4.01 AED) |
-47.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.79 $ (2.45 C$) |
0.72 $ (2.66 AED) |
-59.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.32 $ (8.65 C$) |
7.28 $ (26.74 AED) |
+15.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.16 $ (2.96 C$) |
1.45 $ (5.33 AED) |
-33.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (1.41 C$) |
1.00 $ (3.66 AED) |
-3.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.26 $ (4.46 C$) |
3.27 $ (12.03 AED) |
+0.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.56 $ (8.98 C$) |
4.37 $ (16.05 AED) |
-33.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.42 $ (7.41 C$) |
3.44 $ (12.64 AED) |
-36.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.80 $ (5.20 C$) |
4.19 $ (15.38 AED) |
+10.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.92 $ (2.63 C$) |
1.03 $ (3.78 AED) |
-46.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.56 $ (0.77 C$) |
0.87 $ (3.19 AED) |
+53.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.51 $ (2.07 C$) |
0.82 $ (2.99 AED) |
-46.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.66 $ (2.27 C$) |
0.72 $ (2.63 AED) |
-56.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.03 C$) |
0.45 $ (1.64 AED) |
-40.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.12 C$) |
0.55 $ (2.01 AED) |
-33.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.28 $ (3.12 C$) |
1.66 $ (6.08 AED) |
-27.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.86 $ (2.55 C$) |
0.63 $ (2.32 AED) |
-66.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
13.16 $ (18.00 C$) |
14.97 $ (55.00 AED) |
+13.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.15 $ (2.94 C$) |
3.25 $ (11.94 AED) |
+51.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.59 $ (3.54 C$) |
4.80 $ (17.64 AED) |
+85.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
10.24 $ (14.00 C$) |
6.26 $ (23.00 AED) |
-38.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.19 $ (3.00 C$) |
1.77 $ (6.50 AED) |
-19.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
75.68 $ (103.50 C$) |
81.68 $ (300.00 AED) |
+7.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.85 $ (8.00 C$) |
3.27 $ (12.00 AED) |
-44.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.35 $ (3.22 C$) |
1.31 $ (4.83 AED) |
-44.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.59 $ (35.00 C$) |
8.17 $ (30.00 AED) |
-68.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.24 $ (5.80 C$) |
3.13 $ (11.49 AED) |
-26.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
24,845.35 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
40,839.39 $ (150,000.00 AED) |
+64.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,261.89 $ (27,709.76 C$) |
22,785.62 $ (83,689.86 AED) |
+12.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
149.09 $ (203.90 C$) |
205.22 $ (753.75 AED) |
+37.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
37.47 $ (51.25 C$) |
58.78 $ (215.89 AED) |
+56.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
57.91 $ (79.20 C$) |
94.92 $ (348.62 AED) |
+63.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
49.53 $ (67.73 C$) |
89.64 $ (329.25 AED) |
+81.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.62 $ (20.00 C$) |
49.61 $ (182.20 AED) |
+239.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.97 $ (15.00 C$) |
13.61 $ (50.00 AED) |
+24.1 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
511.85 $ (700.00 C$) |
743.01 $ (2,729.03 AED) |
+45.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
10,237.06 $ (14,000.00 C$) |
14,478.78 $ (53,179.49 AED) |
+41.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
65.91 $ (90.14 C$) |
62.44 $ (229.33 AED) |
-5.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
49.36 $ (67.50 C$) |
58.54 $ (215.00 AED) |
+18.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
99.24 $ (135.71 C$) |
97.26 $ (357.24 AED) |
-2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
102.37 $ (140.00 C$) |
95.12 $ (349.36 AED) |
-7.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,702.13 $ (2,327.80 C$) |
2,113.11 $ (7,761.30 AED) |
+24.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,413.83 $ (1,933.52 C$) |
1,295.47 $ (4,758.18 AED) |
-8.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,565.05 $ (3,507.91 C$) |
4,011.99 $ (14,735.76 AED) |
+56.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,902.61 $ (2,601.96 C$) |
2,721.42 $ (9,995.56 AED) |
+43.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
310.79 $ (425.03 C$) |
455.18 $ (1,671.85 AED) |
+46.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
263.39 $ (360.20 C$) |
267.13 $ (981.15 AED) |
+1.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,765.44 $ (3,781.95 C$) |
4,081.58 $ (14,991.35 AED) |
+47.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.12 | 5.02 | -29.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 85 | 734 |
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