IcelandIceland

United Arab Emirates

Compared with Iceland, using real observed prices.

Baseline: IcelandIceland = 1×

United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates vs IcelandIceland
Overall verdict

United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates is about 0.48× IcelandIceland.

Average across 2 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs IcelandIceland = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Iceland. A bar running right means United Arab Emirates is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than IcelandIceland Iceland = 1× United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates is pricier →
  • ⛽ Transport 2 items
    ×0.52
  • ⚡ Utilities 1 item
    ×0.45

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.52
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates ISK 124 USD 0.98
    IcelandIceland ISK 237 USD 1.878
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.52
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates ISK 113 USD 0.896
    IcelandIceland ISK 218 USD 1.727
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.45
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates ISK 10 USD 0.08
    IcelandIceland ISK 22 USD 0.179
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed United Arab Emirates

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+29%
in AED
14.75 → 19
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+33%
in ISK

It rose 29% in local currency, but 33% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not United Arab Emirates's inflation.

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