City, United Arab Emirates
Cost of living in Fujairah
How much a month costs in Fujairah
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,770–2,720 (Dh6,500–10,000).
Prices in Fujairah
Typical 2026 ranges in AED, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AED | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Dh2,800–4,500 | $762–1,230 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Dh1,800–3,200 | $490–871 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Dh250–650 | $68–177 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Dh12–28 | $3.3–7.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Dh55–130 | $15–35 |
| Cappuccino | Dh14–26 | $3.8–7.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Dh35–65 | $9.5–17.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Dh15–30 | $4.1–8.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Dh180–400 | $49–109 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Dh100–200 | $27–54 |
Value for money: 41/100
A value score of 41/100 means Fujairah gives more quality of life per dollar than 40% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 2nd 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.
Cheaper alternatives to Fujairah
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Fujairah?
About $817–1,230 on a lean budget, $1,770–2,720 for a comfortable month and $4,080–7,620 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Fujairah?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Dh2,800–4,500 ($762–1,230) a month in the center and Dh1,800–3,200 ($490–871) outside it.
How much does food cost in Fujairah?
A local meal is Dh12–28 ($3.3–7.6); a mid-range restaurant is Dh55–130 ($15–35) 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
- Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority
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 Spotted something out of date?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.