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Dubai, UAE has an average monthly cost of $2,314 for digital nomads, with internet speeds averaging 199 Mbps, a safety score of 84/100, and an average temperature of 28ยฐC. The cost of living is 38% lower than New York City. It scores 7.1/10 on the NomadFast index.
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| Category | Item | USD | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Apartment Price | ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $7239.70 | 44% above avg |
| ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $4032.60 | 26% above avg | |
| Childcare | ๐ถPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $831.15 | 17% above avg |
| ๐International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16715.19 | 32% above avg | |
| Clothing And Shoes | ๐Men's Leather Business Shoes | $114.36 | 11% above avg |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
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| $112.29 |
| 18% above avg |
| ๐Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $65.21 | 54% above avg |
| ๐Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $72.36 | 3% above avg |
| Markets | ๐Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $1.34 | 23% below avg |
| ๐ฅEggs (12, Large Size) | $3.61 | 15% above avg |
| ๐งLocal Cheese (1 kg) | $11.40 | avg |
| ๐งBottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.61 | 38% below avg |
| ๐ทBottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $19.06 | 92% above avg |
| ๐บDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $2.53 | 26% above avg |
| ๐ฌCigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.26 | 31% below avg |
| ๐ฅฌLettuce (1 Head) | $1.39 | 4% below avg |
| ๐Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $8.46 | avg |
| ๐ฅPotatoes (1 kg) | $1.08 | 30% below avg |
| ๐Oranges (1 kg) | $1.81 | 20% below avg |
| ๐Apples (1 kg) | $2.59 | 5% below avg |
| ๐ฅMilk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.80 | 18% above avg |
| ๐ฅฉBeef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $11.65 | 18% below avg |
| ๐ง Onions (1 kg) | $1.04 | 31% below avg |
| ๐Bananas (1 kg) | $1.87 | 4% above avg |
| ๐White Rice (1 kg) | $2.41 | 14% above avg |
| ๐ Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.37 | 50% below avg |
| ๐ปImported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $3.16 | 10% above avg |
| Rent Per Month | ๐๏ธ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2368.90 | 156% above avg |
| ๐ก1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1461.07 | 112% above avg |
| ๐ข3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $4504.08 | 169% above avg |
| ๐๏ธ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3082.37 | 160% above avg |
| Restaurants | ๐ฝ๏ธMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.89 | 14% below avg |
| ๐งBottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.81 | 44% below avg |
| โCappuccino (Regular Size) | $6.07 | 84% above avg |
| ๐ฅMeal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $81.69 | 42% above avg |
| ๐Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $9.53 | 3% above avg |
| ๐บDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $13.61 | 207% above avg |
| ๐ฅคSoft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $1.50 | 24% below avg |
| Salaries And Financing | ๐ฐAverage Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4207.54 | 113% above avg |
| Sports And Leisure | ๐ฌCinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.89 | 38% above avg |
| ๐พTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $48.08 | 128% above avg |
| ๐ชMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $74.23 | 68% above avg |
| Transportation | ๐Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $22193.57 | 29% below avg |
| ๐Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $32675.29 | avg |
| โฝGasoline (1 Liter) | $0.77 | 48% below avg |
| ๐Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $89.86 | 73% above avg |
| ๐ซOne-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.63 | 4% below avg |
| ๐Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.68 | 50% below avg |
| ๐Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.27 | 5% above avg |
| โฑ๏ธTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.17 | 62% below avg |
| Utilities (Monthly) | ๐ถBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $95.93 | 184% above avg |
| ๐ฑMobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $60.28 | 210% above avg |
| ๐กBasic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $249.81 | 52% above avg |
* Source: Open-Meteo historical averages
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Dubai in UAE is a popular destination for digital nomads. The average monthly cost of living is around $2314. Internet speeds average 199 Mbps. It has a nomad score of 7.1/10.
The estimated monthly cost for a digital nomad in Dubai is around $2314, including accommodation, food, transportation, and coworking.
The best months to visit Dubai are Jun, Aug, Sep, when rainfall is lowest.
US citizens can enter UAE visa-free for up to 30 days.
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