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Dubai is 18% more expensive

Dubai
3

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Birmingham
3

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
88
Dubai
18 pts pricier
70
Birmingham
Cheaper
Rent
95
Dubai
45 pts pricier
50
Birmingham
Cheaper
Groceries
78
Dubai
Cheaper
16 pts cheaper
94
Birmingham
Restaurants
85
Dubai
7 pts pricier
78
Birmingham
Cheaper
Transport
65
Dubai
Cheaper
17 pts cheaper
82
Birmingham
Utilities
75
Dubai
Cheaper
13 pts cheaper
88
Birmingham

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Birmingham to match a Dubai salary

Salary in DubaiEquivalent in BirminghamDifference
£30,000£23,864£6,136 less
£40,000£31,818£8,182 less
£50,000£39,773£10,227 less
£60,000£47,727£12,273 less
£80,000£63,636£16,364 less
£100,000£79,545£20,455 less

Dubai vs Birmingham: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 18%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.

Rent: Dubai has a rent index of 95, while Birmingham has 50.

Average Salaries: Dubai: £3,960/month vs Birmingham: £2,400/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Dubai wins 3, while Birmingham wins 3.

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