Cost of Living / United Arab Emirates
🇦🇪 Cost of Living in United Arab Emirates
One city deep-dive — more coming soon
Median monthly budget · single · city center
$3,154/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$3,691
Family of 4
$7,989
Median local salary (after tax)$3,960/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Dubai$2,288$1,450$4,327Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.86
Bread (loaf)$1.39
Eggs (12)$3.58
Rice (1kg)$2.48
Chicken (1kg)$8.21
Apples (1kg)$2.56
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.37
Potatoes (1kg)$1.08
Water (1.5L)$0.64
Wine (mid-range)$19
Beer (0.5L store)$2.51
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$13
Mid-range dinner for 2$82
Cappuccino$5.92
Beer (draught)$14
Coke (0.33L)$1.71
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$95
Single ride$1.63
Gasoline (1L)$0.78
United Arab Emirates vs. the neighbors
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates(this country)
$3,154/mo🇮🇱Israel
$3,060/mo🇸🇬Singapore
$3,298/mo🇭🇰Hong Kong
$2,787/mo🇯🇵Japan
$1,893/mo🇰🇷South Korea
$1,385/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in United Arab Emirates?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $3,154/month including rent. Dubai is the cheapest at $3,154/mo.
What is the average rent in United Arab Emirates?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,288/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in United Arab Emirates?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $3,960, based on Numbeo data.
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Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.