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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from London, UK to Dubai, UAE

Moving from London, UK to Dubai, UAE? A $85,000 net salary in London, UK requires $73,140 in Dubai, UAE (14.0% lower cost of living).

Origin Baseline (London, UK)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 86
Equivalent Needed in Dubai, UAE
$73,140 / yr
COLI Index: 74 (-14.0%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
+$988 / mo
Purchasing power gain

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) London, UK Dubai, UAE Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)8674-14.0%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)8276-7.3%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)7868-12.8%
Transportation & Transit (15%)9266-28.3%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)7072+2.9%