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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in United Arab Emirates.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.48 PLN (2.33 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

12.19 PLN
8.48 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.05 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.93 PLN (1.9 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.05 PLN
6.93 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.78 PLN (13.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.25 PLN (12.41 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

50.78 PLN
45.25 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.62 PLN (11.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 59.57 PLN (16.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.62 PLN
59.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.34 PLN (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.09 PLN (9.63 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.34 PLN
35.09 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.24 PLN (22.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.33 PLN (6.4 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 72% lower in United Arab Emirates.

83.24 PLN
23.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.7 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.32 PLN (2.56 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

11.70 PLN
9.32 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.82 PLN (4.89 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 12.81 PLN (3.51 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

17.82 PLN
12.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.59 PLN (4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.98 PLN (3.29 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

14.59 PLN
11.98 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 107.96 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 69.49 PLN (19.06 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

107.96 PLN
69.49 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.23 PLN (1.43 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.95 PLN
5.23 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.03 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.09 PLN (1.4 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

8.03 PLN
5.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.98 PLN (10.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.05 PLN (10.16 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

38.98 PLN
37.05 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.37 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.08 PLN (1.94 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.37 PLN
7.08 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.56 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.53 PLN (1.24 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.56 PLN
4.53 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.26 PLN (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

11.26 PLN
6.78 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.88 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.42 PLN (1.21 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in United Arab Emirates.

5.88 PLN
4.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.11 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.63 PLN (2.37 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

9.11 PLN
8.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 70.11 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 98.29 PLN (26.96 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

70.11 PLN
98.29 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.17 PLN (3.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.74 PLN (1.57 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

13.17 PLN
5.74 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.9 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.49 PLN (0.68 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.90 PLN
2.49 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.26 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in United Arab Emirates.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.75 PLN (5.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.38 PLN (5.59 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.75 PLN
20.38 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.28 PLN (2.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.46 PLN (1.22 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

10.28 PLN
4.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.68 PLN (8.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 44.67 PLN (12.25 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.68 PLN
44.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.94 PLN (7.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.64 PLN (13.61 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

28.94 PLN
49.64 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.17 PLN (10.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.75 PLN (9.53 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

39.17 PLN
34.75 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 391.74 PLN (107.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 297.83 PLN (81.69 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 24% lower in United Arab Emirates.

391.74 PLN
297.83 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.93 PLN (26.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.71 PLN (10.89 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in United Arab Emirates.

97.93 PLN
39.71 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.46 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.42 PLN (0.94 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.46 PLN
3.42 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.65 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in United Arab Emirates.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.03 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.61 PLN (0.72 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

7.03 PLN
2.61 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.66 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.56 PLN (0.7 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in United Arab Emirates.

6.66 PLN
2.56 PLN

LPG 1L

4.65 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.09 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in United Arab Emirates.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 911.23 PLN (249.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 307.76 PLN (84.41 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

911.23 PLN
307.76 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.69 PLN (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.96 PLN (1.63 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

14.69 PLN
5.96 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 146.9 PLN (40.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.78 PLN (8.17 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

146.90 PLN
29.78 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.24 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.48 PLN (0.68 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

12.24 PLN
2.48 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.55 PLN (5.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.91 PLN (3.27 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

21.55 PLN
11.91 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 73.45 PLN (20.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51.62 PLN (14.16 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in United Arab Emirates.

73.45 PLN
51.62 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 236.02 PLN (64.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 330.56 PLN (90.67 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

236.02 PLN
330.56 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 87.9 PLN (24.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 165.79 PLN (45.47 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 47% lower in the United Kingdom.

87.90 PLN
165.79 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.2 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in United Arab Emirates.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 10861 PLN (2978.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9189 PLN (2520.38 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in United Arab Emirates.

10 861 PLN
9 189 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 8103 PLN (2222.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5826 PLN (1597.92 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in United Arab Emirates.

8 103 PLN
5 826 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 20179 PLN (5534.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17496 PLN (4798.72 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

20 179 PLN
17 496 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 13470 PLN (3694.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11426 PLN (3134.02 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in United Arab Emirates.

13 470 PLN
11 426 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.8 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in United Arab Emirates.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 74292 PLN (20376.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27266 PLN (7478.34 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

74 292 PLN
27 266 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 41315 PLN (11331.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14070 PLN (3859.14 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in United Arab Emirates.

41 315 PLN
14 070 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.01 times higher than in United Arab Emirates.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14539 PLN (3987.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14351 PLN (3936.2 USD) in United Arab Emirates. The average salary is 1.3% lower in United Arab Emirates.

14 539 PLN
14 351 PLN

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. United Arab Emirates - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

583 PLN
358 PLN

Two stars

446 PLN
582 PLN

Three stars

465 PLN
588 PLN

Four stars

604 PLN
803 PLN

Five stars

1 537 PLN
1 450 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • United Arab Emirates: 9 cities, 397 hotels

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