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City Comparison

Dubai is 16% more expensive

Dubai
3

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Manchester
3

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
88
Dubai
16 pts pricier
72
Manchester
Cheaper
Rent
95
Dubai
40 pts pricier
55
Manchester
Cheaper
Groceries
78
Dubai
Cheaper
17 pts cheaper
95
Manchester
Restaurants
85
Dubai
5 pts pricier
80
Manchester
Cheaper
Transport
65
Dubai
Cheaper
20 pts cheaper
85
Manchester
Utilities
75
Dubai
Cheaper
15 pts cheaper
90
Manchester

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in DubaiEquivalent in ManchesterDifference
£30,000£24,545£5,455 less
£40,000£32,727£7,273 less
£50,000£40,909£9,091 less
£60,000£49,091£10,909 less
£80,000£65,455£14,545 less
£100,000£81,818£18,182 less

Dubai vs Manchester: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 16%. Manchester is the more affordable option.

Rent: Dubai has a rent index of 95, while Manchester has 55.

Average Salaries: Dubai: £3,960/month vs Manchester: £2,600/month (both in GBP).

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

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