Los Angeles Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dubai Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
85
Los Angeles
vs
88
Dubai
Los Angeles is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
85
Los Angeles
vs
95
Dubai
Los Angeles is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Los Angeles
vs
78
Dubai
Dubai is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
90
Los Angeles
vs
85
Dubai
Dubai is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
105
Los Angeles
vs
65
Dubai
Dubai is 40 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Los Angeles
vs
75
Dubai
Dubai is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dubai to match a Los Angeles salary
| Salary in Los Angeles | Equivalent in Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $51,765 | $1,765 more |
| $75,000 | $77,647 | $2,647 more |
| $100,000 | $103,529 | $3,529 more |
| $125,000 | $129,412 | $4,412 more |
| $150,000 | $155,294 | $5,294 more |
| $200,000 | $207,059 | $7,059 more |
Los Angeles vs Dubai: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: Los Angeles has a rent index of 85, while Dubai has 95.
Average Salaries: Los Angeles: $4,800/month vs Dubai: $3,960/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Los Angeles wins 2, while Dubai wins 4.
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