Cost of Living in Dubai
If you are from the UK or any modern European western country then you will find many similarities regarding cost of living.
One of the major benefits of living in Dubai is the lack of taxation, and should you wish to purchase a motor vehicle you will be pleasantly surprised at how cheap the most attractive vehicles can be. Add to this the amazing fuel price and you are in motor heaven.
Local fo
ods are cheap however branded products from international countries are priced slightly more expensive than your home country.
If you love designer labels then Dubai is awash with everything from Gucci to Armani, again these labels are slightly cheaper than you would pay in your own country. However if you shop around you will be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the local clothing and footwear and how inexpensive it is.
The price of electrical goods is considerably cheaper due to import duties, and all the standard warranties and guarantees are supplied.
Wines and spirits are not permitted unless you have a specific license and again these are priced similar to European countries.
Over the last couple of years the Dubai government has lowered the cost of inter
national telephone calls however they are still relatively expensive when it comes to comparing them with your everyday provider.
Electricity, gas and water are all discounted by the regions governments in order to provide inexpensive utilities for the local residents. As of 2008 the cost fo
r utilities in the UAE is nearly 40% cheaper than the UK . One of the major mistakes Europeans make when living in the country is to constantly run their air conditioning units creating an unnecessary bill, these state of the art systems can be turned on and off and will acclimatize the room within 3 minutes due to the extreme heat conditions in the region.
Buying property in Dubai is a complex issue, there are so many developments to choose from and so many different companies offering various opportunities to purchase luxury accommodation. It is more advisa
ble to rent a property for 6 months and visit the establishments to make an informed choice on the type of accommodation you require. There are still some amazing offers available in Dubai, with properties ranging from £50,000 sterling through to hundreds of millions.
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