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UAE Β· How much does it cost to live in Dubai as a digital nomad?
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| πPrice per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $7239.7 | 44% above | 26587.81 AED |
| πPrice per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $4032.6 | 26% above | 14809.74 AED |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| πΆPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $831.15 | 17% above | 3052.38 AED |
| πInternational Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16715.19 | 32% above | 61386.52 AED |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| πMen's Leather Business Shoes | $114.36 | 11% above | 420 AED |
| πNike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $112.29 | 18% above | 412.38 AED |
| πSummer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $65.21 | 54% above | 239.5 AED |
| πJeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $72.36 | 3% above | 265.75 AED |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| πFresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $1.34 | 23% below | 95% less | 4.91 AED |
| π₯Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.61 | 15% above | 86% less | 13.28 AED |
| π§Local Cheese (1 kg) | $11.4 | avg | 57% less | 41.86 AED |
| π§Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.61 | 38% below | 98% less | 2.25 AED |
| π·Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $19.06 | 92% above |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ποΈ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2368.9 | 156% above | 8699.8 AED |
| π‘1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1461.07 | 112% above | 5365.79 AED |
| π’3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $4504.08 | 169% above | 16541.24 AED |
| ποΈ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3082.37 | 160% above | 11320 AED |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| π½οΈMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.89 | 14% below | 87% less | 40 AED |
| π§Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.81 | 44% below | 99% less | 2.97 AED |
| βCappuccino (Regular Size) | $6.07 | 84% above | 93% less | 22.28 AED |
| π₯Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $81.69 | 42% above | 5% less | 300 AED |
| πCombo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $9.53 |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| π°Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4207.54 | 113% above | 15452.18 AED |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¬Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.89 | 38% above | 51 AED |
| πΎTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $48.08 | 128% above | 176.59 AED |
| πͺMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $74.23 | 68% above | 272.62 AED |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| πToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $22193.57 | 29% below | 136476% more | 81505.88 AED |
| πVolkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $32675.29 | avg | 200979% more | 120000 AED |
| β½Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.77 | 48% below | 95% less | 2.82 AED |
| πMonthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $89.86 | 73% above | 453% more | 330 AED |
| π«One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.63 |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| πΆBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $95.93 | 184% above | 352.31 AED |
| π±Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $60.28 | 210% above | 221.38 AED |
| π‘Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $249.81 | 52% above | 917.42 AED |
Cost of living data for Dubai is being collected.
Cost data for Dubai is being collected.
A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai city center costs around $2368.9/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1461.07/month.
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Dubai costs around $10.89. A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is about $81.69.
| 70 AED |
| πΊDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $2.53 | 26% above | 90% less | 9.27 AED |
| π¬Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.26 | 31% below | 76% less | 23 AED |
| π₯¬Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.39 | 4% below | 95% less | 5.12 AED |
| πChicken Fillets (1 kg) | $8.46 | avg | 68% less | 31.07 AED |
| π₯Potatoes (1 kg) | $1.08 | 30% below | 96% less | 3.97 AED |
| πOranges (1 kg) | $1.81 | 20% below | 93% less | 6.63 AED |
| πApples (1 kg) | $2.59 | 5% below | 90% less | 9.5 AED |
| π₯Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.8 | 18% above | 93% less | 6.62 AED |
| π₯©Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $11.65 | 18% below | 56% less | 42.79 AED |
| π§ Onions (1 kg) | $1.04 | 31% below | 96% less | 3.83 AED |
| πBananas (1 kg) | $1.87 | 4% above | 93% less | 6.88 AED |
| πWhite Rice (1 kg) | $2.41 | 14% above | 91% less | 8.85 AED |
| π Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.37 | 50% below | 95% less | 5.04 AED |
| π»Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $3.16 | 10% above | 88% less | 11.59 AED |
| 3% above |
| 89% less |
| 35 AED |
| πΊDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $13.61 | 207% above | 84% less | 50 AED |
| π₯€Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $1.5 | 24% below | 98% less | 5.49 AED |
| 4% below |
| 90% less |
| 6 AED |
| πTaxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.68 | 50% below | 96% less | 2.5 AED |
| πTaxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.27 | 5% above | 80% less | 12 AED |
| β±οΈTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.17 | 62% below | 50% less | 30 AED |