London Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dubai Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
London
vs
88
Dubai
Dubai is 12 pts cheaper
Rent
100
London
vs
95
Dubai
Dubai is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
London
vs
78
Dubai
Dubai is 22 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
London
vs
85
Dubai
Dubai is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
100
London
vs
65
Dubai
Dubai is 35 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
London
vs
75
Dubai
Dubai is 25 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dubai to match a London salary
| Salary in London | Equivalent in Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $44,000 | $6,000 less |
| $75,000 | $66,000 | $9,000 less |
| $100,000 | $88,000 | $12,000 less |
| $125,000 | $110,000 | $15,000 less |
| $150,000 | $132,000 | $18,000 less |
| $200,000 | $176,000 | $24,000 less |
London vs Dubai: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 12%. Dubai is the more affordable option.
Rent: London has a rent index of 100, while Dubai has 95.
Average Salaries: London: $3,800/month vs Dubai: $3,960/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, London wins 0, while Dubai wins 6.
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