Dubai Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Dubai
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
95
Dubai
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
78
Dubai
vs
95
Los Angeles
Dubai is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Dubai
vs
90
Los Angeles
Dubai is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
65
Dubai
vs
105
Los Angeles
Dubai is 40 pts cheaper
Utilities
75
Dubai
vs
90
Los Angeles
Dubai is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Dubai salary
| Salary in Dubai | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $48,295 | $1,705 less |
| $75,000 | $72,443 | $2,557 less |
| $100,000 | $96,591 | $3,409 less |
| $125,000 | $120,739 | $4,261 less |
| $150,000 | $144,886 | $5,114 less |
| $200,000 | $193,182 | $6,818 less |
Dubai vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: Dubai has a rent index of 95, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Dubai: $3,960/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Dubai wins 4, while Los Angeles wins 2.
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