City, United Arab Emirates
Cost of living in Ajman
How much a month costs in Ajman
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,630–2,450 (Dh6,000–9,000).
Prices in Ajman
Typical 2026 ranges in AED, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AED | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Dh2,200–3,800 | $599–1,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Dh1,500–2,500 | $408–681 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Dh200–450 | $54–123 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Dh12–25 | $3.3–6.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Dh50–100 | $14–27 |
| Cappuccino | Dh14–25 | $3.8–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Dh3–15 | $0.8–4.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Dh15–30 | $4.1–8.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Dh150–350 | $41–95 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Dh100–200 | $27–54 |
Value for money: 61/100
A value score of 61/100 means Ajman gives more quality of life per dollar than 60% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 7 places we cover in United Arab Emirates.
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Cost of living across United Arab Emirates
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ajman?
About $817–1,230 on a lean budget, $1,630–2,450 for a comfortable month and $3,270–5,450 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ajman?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Dh2,200–3,800 ($599–1,030) a month in the center and Dh1,500–2,500 ($408–681) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ajman?
A local meal is Dh12–25 ($3.3–6.8); a mid-range restaurant is Dh50–100 ($14–27) per person.
Is United Arab Emirates expensive?
Prices in United Arab Emirates are about 63% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ajman Government
- WAM: Ajman taxi bookings via smart apps (Careem, Uber, Yango)
- Thumbay University Hospital
- Sharjah International Airport
- UAE Government Portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.