City, United Arab Emirates
Cost of living in Ras Al Khaimah
How much a month costs in Ras Al Khaimah
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–3,000 (Dh7,000–11,000).
Prices in Ras Al Khaimah
Typical 2026 ranges in AED, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AED | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Dh3,000–5,500 | $817–1,500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Dh2,000–3,800 | $545–1,030 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Dh250–700 | $68–191 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Dh12–30 | $3.3–8.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Dh60–140 | $16–38 |
| Cappuccino | Dh15–28 | $4.1–7.6 |
| 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) | Dh200–450 | $54–123 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Dh100–200 | $27–54 |
Value for money: 28/100
A value score of 28/100 means Ras Al Khaimah gives more quality of life per dollar than 27% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 4th 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 Ras Al Khaimah
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ras Al Khaimah?
About $871–1,360 on a lean budget, $1,910–3,000 for a comfortable month and $4,360–8,170 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ras Al Khaimah?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Dh3,000–5,500 ($817–1,500) a month in the center and Dh2,000–3,800 ($545–1,030) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ras Al Khaimah?
A local meal is Dh12–30 ($3.3–8.2); a mid-range restaurant is Dh60–140 ($16–38) 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
- Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority
- Visit Ras Al Khaimah
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 Spotted something out of date?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.