Dubai
3
cheaper categories
Tied
1
categories
Edinburgh
2
cheaper categories
Category Breakdown
Overall Cost
88
Dubai
10 pts pricier
78
Edinburgh
CheaperRent
95
Dubai
30 pts pricier
65
Edinburgh
CheaperGroceries
78
Dubai
Cheaper18 pts cheaper
96
Edinburgh
Restaurants
85
Dubai
Same
85
Edinburgh
Transport
65
Dubai
Cheaper23 pts cheaper
88
Edinburgh
Utilities
75
Dubai
Cheaper17 pts cheaper
92
Edinburgh
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Edinburgh to match a Dubai salary
| Salary in Dubai | Equivalent in Edinburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £26,591 | £3,409 less |
| £40,000 | £35,455 | £4,545 less |
| £50,000 | £44,318 | £5,682 less |
| £60,000 | £53,182 | £6,818 less |
| £80,000 | £70,909 | £9,091 less |
| £100,000 | £88,636 | £11,364 less |
Dubai vs Edinburgh: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.
Rent: Dubai has a rent index of 95, while Edinburgh has 65.
Average Salaries: Dubai: £3,960/month vs Edinburgh: £2,800/month (both in GBP).
Out of 6 categories, Dubai wins 3, while Edinburgh wins 2.
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