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🇦🇪Cost of Living in Dubai

United Arab Emirates · Population: 3,550,000 · Cost Index: 75/100

Cost of Living in Dubai

United Arab Emirates · Asia

Dubai is a gleaming metropolis in the UAE, known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. It offers a tax-free income environment.

3,550,000

Population

75

Cost Index

88

Safety Index

76

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $3,100 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,975.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,650.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,050.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$3,200.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$2,000.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $8.87
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$8.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$55.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$7.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.60
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.20
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.80
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$6.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.00
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80

Transportation

Avg: $17.20
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$80.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.40
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.30
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.55
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.75

Utilities

Avg: $103.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$180.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$45.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$85.00

Healthcare

Avg: $46.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$55.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$70.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$15.00

Entertainment

Avg: $25.08
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$75.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$11.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$9.50

Clothing

Avg: $61.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$60.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$38.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$85.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
AED
Language
Arabic
Cost Index
75/100
Safety Index
88/100
Quality of Life
76/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.