Middle East
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates
63%of US price level
Is United Arab Emirates expensive?
Prices in United Arab Emirates are about 63% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Ajman, at about $1,630–2,450 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman | $1,630–2,450 | $599–1,030 | $3.3–6.8 | 61/100 |
| Fujairah | $1,770–2,720 | $762–1,230 | $3.3–7.6 | 41/100 |
| Sharjah | $1,910–3,000 | $817–1,500 | $3.3–8.2 | 36/100 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | $1,910–3,000 | $817–1,500 | $3.3–8.2 | 28/100 |
| Al Ain | $2,180–3,270 | $817–1,500 | $3.3–6.8 | 27/100 |
| Abu Dhabi | $2,720–4,360 | $1,360–2,450 | $4.1–9.5 | 10/100 |
| Dubai | $3,000–4,630 | $1,500–2,720 | $4.1–9.5 | 7/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: United Arab Emirates
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
- GDRFA Dubai
- UAE Ministry of Health medicine permits (EDE)
- World Bank open data
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