Seattle Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dubai Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
88
Dubai
Seattle is 6 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
95
Dubai
Seattle is 17 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
78
Dubai
Dubai is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
85
Dubai
Dubai is 7 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
65
Dubai
Dubai is 23 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
75
Dubai
Dubai is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dubai to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $53,659 | $3,659 more |
| $75,000 | $80,488 | $5,488 more |
| $100,000 | $107,317 | $7,317 more |
| $125,000 | $134,146 | $9,146 more |
| $150,000 | $160,976 | $10,976 more |
| $200,000 | $214,634 | $14,634 more |
Seattle vs Dubai: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 6%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Dubai has 95.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Dubai: $3,960/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 2, while Dubai wins 4.
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