Are consumers in the UAE getting ripped off?


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Prices in the UAE of consumer goods, from cosmetics to electronics, are among the highest in the world, an investigation by The National has found. A survey of major cities reveals that shoppers in this country frequently pay significantly more than their counterparts in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Do you think consumers in the Emirates are getting ripped off or is the cost of living rising everywhere?