{"id":6993,"date":"2022-12-14T08:12:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T08:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=6993"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:22:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:22:12","slug":"cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart","title":{"rendered":"What is the Cost of Living in Dubai?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of living in any part of the world entirely depends on your choices, lifestyle, and preferences. Dubai is a luxurious, beautiful, vivacious, and fast-growing city. It attracts the attention of millions across the globe for its architectural marvels, numerous sightseeing opportunities, world-class lifestyle, and safe environment. It is a popular area where many people can live, from singles to couples and families. Dubai can offer you a cost-effective or luxurious lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we will discuss the monthly expenses and the cost of living in Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will also present a subtle comparison of the cost of living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi concerning housing, utilities, food, school, and more! So, whether you plan to open a business in Dubai or apply for a job there, it is essential that you know the average and estimated cost of living in Dubai. Read on to explore the details!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"What is the Cost of Living in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69fa8ffedc999\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69fa8ffedc999\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Typical_Monthly_Expenses_in_Dubai\" title=\"Typical Monthly Expenses in Dubai\">Typical Monthly Expenses in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Accommodation_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Accommodation in Dubai\">Cost of Accommodation in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Housing\" title=\"Housing\">Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Groceries\" title=\"Groceries\">Groceries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Other_Utilities\" title=\"Other Utilities\">Other Utilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Transportation_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Transportation in Dubai\">Cost of Transportation in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Schooling_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Schooling in Dubai\">Cost of Schooling in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Health_Insurance_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Health Insurance in Dubai\">Cost of Health Insurance in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Food_and_Clothing_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Food and Clothing in Dubai\">Cost of Food and Clothing in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Entertainment_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Entertainment in Dubai\">Cost of Entertainment in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Househelp_in_Dubai\" title=\"Cost of Househelp in Dubai\">Cost of Househelp in Dubai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_UAE_per_Month\" title=\"Cost of Living in Dubai UAE per Month\">Cost of Living in Dubai UAE per Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Average_Cost_of_Living_In_Dubai_For_Singles\" title=\"Average Cost of Living In Dubai For Singles\">Average Cost of Living In Dubai For Singles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Average_Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_for_Couples\" title=\"Average Cost of Living in Dubai for Couples\">Average Cost of Living in Dubai for Couples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Average_Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_for_a_Family_of_Four\" title=\"Average Cost of Living in Dubai for a Family of Four\">Average Cost of Living in Dubai for a Family of Four<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_vs_Abu_Dhabi\" title=\"Cost of Living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi\">Cost of Living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Do_you_need_to_learn_Arabic_in_Dubai\" title=\"Do you need to learn Arabic in Dubai?\">Do you need to learn Arabic in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#Is_it_too_hot_in_Dubai_UAE\" title=\"Is it too hot in Dubai, UAE?\">Is it too hot in Dubai, UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#What_is_the_average_cost_of_living_in_Dubai\" title=\"What is the average cost of living in Dubai?\">What is the average cost of living in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#What_things_are_expensive_in_Dubai\" title=\"What things are expensive in Dubai?\">What things are expensive in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#What_things_are_cheap_in_Dubai\" title=\"What things are cheap in Dubai?\">What things are cheap in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-dubai-livart\/#How_easy_or_hard_is_it_to_obtain_a_driving_license_in_Dubai\" title=\"How easy or hard is it to obtain a driving license in Dubai?\">How easy or hard is it to obtain a driving license in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Monthly_Expenses_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical Monthly Expenses in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monthly cost of living in Dubai depends on essential expenditures like groceries, housing, education, food, healthcare, and transportation. According to Mercer\u2019s annual Cost of Living Survey for 2021, Dubai ranks 42nd. However, Dubai is making relevant changes to its regulations, especially post-pandemic, to undermine these monthly expenses in Dubai. For a single entity or a family of four, here is an estimate of the cost of living in Dubai in 2022:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Single Person AED<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 Approximately 3,477.89 (USD 946,88)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Family of Four AED<\/strong> &#8211; Approximately 11,958.62 (USD 3 255.83)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Accommodation_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Accommodation in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracing the average cost of living in Dubai, housing costs are one of the most important expenses. Housing costs depend on what kind of property you live in \u2013 owned or rented, and the preferred area of residence. Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Old Dubai, and Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) are some of Dubai&#8217;s most sought-after residential developments, especially for expats. Dubai&#8217;s real estate market is available for different budgets, from luxurious villas to comfortable and suave studios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent is higher in wealthy areas like Barsha, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Arabian Ranches. Still, rent-savvy residents can look for budget-friendly accommodation at Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Nahda, Reem, and Mirdif.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the typical housing rental options in Dubai are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-housing-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of housing in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-housing-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-housing-in-Dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-housing-in-Dubai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 97.037%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.8106%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Type of Apartment\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100.568%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Approximate Cost of Rent per month<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.8106%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Centre Apartment (1 bedroom)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100.568%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 5,141.89 (USD 1 399.92)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.8106%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment (1 bedroom)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100.568%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 3,281.72 (USD 893.47)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.8106%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Centre Apartment (3 bedrooms)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100.568%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 9,766.53 (USD 2 659.01)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.8106%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment (3 bedrooms)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100.568%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 6,792.74 (USD 1 849.38)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Groceries\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groceries<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Groceries-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of Groceries in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Groceries-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Groceries-in-Dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Groceries-in-Dubai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost for groceries depends on the place from where you shop. You can shop for expensive and luxurious at Waitrose or Spinneys or you could shop for groceries at competitive budget-friendly supermarkets like Lulu Hypermarket, Carrefour, or Union Cooperative. Don\u2019t miss out on purchasing groceries available at decent discounts and offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Utilities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Utilities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of utility includes electricity, water connection (undertaken by DEWA), TV, mobile expenses, and internet charges. The electricity bill wobbles from summer to winter. Your monthly TV and internet plans can cost approximately AED 389 per month and can even go up to AED 1000 or more per month if you opt for premium services. Mobile monthly expenses in Dubai can vary from AED 125 per month to AED 500.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Transportation_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Transportation in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Transportation-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of Transportation in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Transportation-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Transportation-in-Dubai-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Transportation-in-Dubai-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People generally prefer to drive their cars as fuel prices are cheaper in Dubai. Public transport is also a preferred way of commuting in the city. However, the cost of car servicing and insurance could be high, depending on the kind of car you own, which affects your overall monthly expenses in Dubai. You also have to travel to commute by ferries, cabs, public buses, and the metro. An NoI public transport card can cover all important city zones and comes at around AED 350.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Schooling_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Schooling in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Schooling-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of Schooling in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Schooling-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Schooling-in-Dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Schooling-in-Dubai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Dubai, you can choose from the British, American, Indian, or IB curriculum for your children\u2019s education. The top schools are expensive, with school fees ranging between AED 4,000 \u2013 AED 9,50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Indian schools are comparatively more affordable, with a monthly expense of approximately AED 2,800 \u2013 AED 5,200. This school fee excludes the cost of school transport, trips, stationery and books, uniforms, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Health_Insurance_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Health Insurance in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is mandatory to get health insurance. You may have to purchase it if your employer has not provided it for you. Local people in Dubai can avail of these medical services for free, while ex-pats can be eligible for 50% if they have a health card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Health-Insurance-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of Health Insurance in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Health-Insurance-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Health-Insurance-in-Dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Health-Insurance-in-Dubai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fees for Health Card is as follows :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Expatriate Fee up to 10 years<\/strong> \u2013<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 120 (USD 32.67) and from 18 and above \u2013 AED 320 (USD 87.12)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nationals Fee up to 10 years<\/strong> \u2013 AED 25 (USD 6.81) and from 18 and above \u2013 AED 120 (USD 32.67)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lower-income employees or non-working residents in Dubai can also get an Essential Benefits Plan (EBP) launched in 2014. This is a great way to get access to the minimum level of health insurance. The charges are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Employees<\/strong> : AED 650-725<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dependents (aged 0-65)<\/strong> : AED 650<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Non-working married females (aged 18-45)<\/strong> : AED 1,600<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Elderly parents<\/strong> : AED 2,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>General domestic help<\/strong> : AED 650<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical insurance premiums start from AED 600 per year and can go up to AED 5,500 per year for a comprehensive plan. For a family of four, it can range from AED 15,000 \u2013 AED 20,000 and go as high as AED 70,000 with all comprehensive medical card benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Food_and_Clothing_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Food and Clothing in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and clothing are not very expensive items in Dubai. The expense is entirely based on the choice and needs of the people living in Dubai. Normally, people don\u2019t like to splurge on eating out or wearing expensive clothes. So, this cost is an individual choice and depends from person to person.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Entertainment_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Entertainment in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Entertainment-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of Entertainment in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Entertainment-in-Dubai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Entertainment-in-Dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Entertainment-in-Dubai-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are hundreds of things that you can do in Dubai. You can go for some window-shopping at one of its grand malls, visit fine-dining restaurants, catch a movie at IMAX cinemas, go for adventurous extreme sports, or spend some time with your friends or family at Dubai\u2019s world-famous tourist attractions. The cost for each zone of entertainment is different.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Househelp_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Househelp in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sponsor house help which can cost you around AED 5,500 per annum, along with an extra charge of AED 2,000 refundable deposit to GDRFA. The monthly salary of the house help ranges between AED 1,500 \u2013 AED 3,500. You will have to offer full-time maid insurance, food, and accommodation. You can also hire part-time help from maid service agencies in Dubai, who have approximate hourly rates of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 30 \u2013 AED 45 on average.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_UAE_per_Month\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Living in Dubai UAE per Month<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us look at some of the costs that have been discussed above, after which we can bifurcate the cost of living in Dubai for singles, couples, and families:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Grocery Items :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 69.8405%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><strong>Grocery Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><strong>Approximate Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk (1 litre)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 5.80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loaf of White Bread<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 4.83<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Rice (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 6.87<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs (12, Regular)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 10.65<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese (200 g)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 8.40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Breast (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 27.72<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 8.33<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 6.76<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 6.42<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 6.37<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 3.76<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 3.15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce (1 head)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 6.67<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7128%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jam (370 g)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 144.177%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 13.35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cost of Utilities :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 69.3364%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4601%;\"><strong>Utility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.5528%;\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4601%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Utilities for 900 sq. ft Apartment (Electricity, Water, Cooling &amp; Garbage)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.5528%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 607.96<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4601%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Internet and TV package<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.5528%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 389 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4601%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium Internet and TV package<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.5528%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 1,139+ per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4601%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Mobile Postpaid Plan<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.5528%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 125 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 41.4601%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium Mobile Postpaid Plan<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.5528%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 500+ per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cost of Transportation :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 68.9579%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.7777%;\"><strong>Transport Service\/Product<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 79.9515%;\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.7777%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petrol (1 litre)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 79.9515%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 2.16 \u2013 AED 2.04<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.7777%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nol Card<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 79.9515%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 350 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.7777%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxi Fare for 1km<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 79.9515%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cost of School Education :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 288px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 38.909%;\"><strong>SCHOOL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 20.3637%;\"><strong>CURRICULUM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 12.3636%;\"><strong>FEE RANGE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 26.9091%;\"><strong>TUITION FEES PER MONTH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEMS Wellington International School<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 5,534<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Winchester School<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 1,843<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEMS Modern Academy<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 4,453<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Millennium School<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 2,236<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai American Academy<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 8,626<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International School of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 2,825<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEMS World Academy<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Baccalaureate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 9,465<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 38.909%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 20.3637%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Baccalaureate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 12.3636%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-Range<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 26.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 5,283<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cost of Entertainment :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 74.8775%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7122%;\"><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.793%;\"><strong>Approximate Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7122%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single Movie Ticket<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.793%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7122%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym Membership for 1 Month<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.793%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 297.57<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7122%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal for One (Affordable)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.793%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7122%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal for Two (Mid-range)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.793%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 250 \u2013 AED 300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7122%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal for Two (Fine-Dining)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.793%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 500 \u2013 AED 1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Cost_of_Living_In_Dubai_For_Singles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Cost of Living In Dubai For Singles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 75.4406%; height: 120px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Type of Expense<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 134.435%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Average Cost (per month)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 134.435%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studios: AED 2,583 &#8211; AED 4,166<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groceries<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 134.435%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 480<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilities<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 134.435%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 750 \u2013 AED 1k<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 134.435%; height: 24px;\"><strong>AED 3k \u2013 AED 5k<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_for_Couples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Cost of Living in Dubai for Couples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-Couples.jpg\" alt=\"Average Cost of Living in Dubai for Couples\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-Couples.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-Couples-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-Couples-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 74.8712%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5812%;\"><strong>Type of Expense<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 127.735%;\"><strong>Average Cost (per month)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5812%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 127.735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 BHK Apt: AED 3,166 &#8211; AED 6,250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5812%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groceries<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 127.735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 960<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5812%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilities<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 127.735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 1k \u2013 AED 1.4k<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5812%;\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 127.735%;\"><strong>AED 4.5k \u2013 AED 9k<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_for_a_Family_of_Four\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Cost of Living in Dubai for a Family of Four<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-a-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Average Cost of Living in Dubai for a Family\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-a-Family.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-a-Family-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Average-Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-for-a-Family-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 74.756%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5886%;\"><strong>Type of Expense<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 119.704%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Average Cost (per month)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5886%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 119.704%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 BHK Villa: AED 8,750 &#8211; AED 11,666<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5886%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groceries<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 119.704%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 1920<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5886%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilities<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 119.704%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 2k \u2013 AED 3.5k<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 34.5886%;\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 119.704%;\"><strong>AED 12k \u2013 AED 18k<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Living_in_Dubai_vs_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-vs-Abu-Dhabi.png\" alt=\"Cost of Living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-vs-Abu-Dhabi.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-vs-Abu-Dhabi-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cost-of-Living-in-Dubai-vs-Abu-Dhabi-768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Prices for people in Dubai are 18.96% higher than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) and 14.90 higher with rent. Rent in Dubai is 9.00% higher, along with restaurant prices which are 34.68% higher than in Abu Dhabi. Groceries in Dubai are 5.98% higher than in Abu Dhabi. The purchasing power is also 13.31% higher in Dubai than in Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a look at the comparison of the approximate \u2018<strong>cost of living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 94.1822%; height: 1416px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><strong>Restaurants<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal at a Regular Restaurant<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal for 2 People<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.61 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.57 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coke\/Pepsi<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.11 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.57 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.10 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.37 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Markets<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.30 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.65 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Bread<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.74 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.43 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KG Rice (white)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.76 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.26 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Eggs<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.15 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.81 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Cheese<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33.76 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35.60 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Fillets<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28.06 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29.80 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beef Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41.02 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38.18 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.92 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.07 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.22 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.68 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.27 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.59 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.09 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.84 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potato<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.76 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.03 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.48 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.34 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.83 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.92 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottle of Wine<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic Beer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.28 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.27 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imported Beer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.26 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigarettes 20 Pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.50 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-way Ticket<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly Pass<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">350.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxi<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gasoline (1 liter)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.96 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.10 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90,000.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97,500.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75,266.67 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77,702.67 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 29px;\"><strong>Utilities (Monthly)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 29px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 29px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic for 85m2 Apartment<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">540.80 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">683.48 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.58 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.58 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">377.37 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">359.02 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 29px;\"><strong>Sports And Leisure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 29px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 29px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitness Club<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">249.14 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">277.69 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">139.58 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinema &#8211; 1 Seat<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 39px;\"><strong>Childcare<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 39px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 39px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,134.13 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,731.01 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34,118.75 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42,616.67 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong>Clothing And Shoes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Pair of Jeans<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">179.52 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">240.92 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Summer Dress in a Chain Shopping Store\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150.74 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">206.71 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">308.63 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">312.12 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">308.09 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">324.74 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong>Rent Per Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Centre Apartment (1 bedroom)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,874.04 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,481.95 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment (1 bedroom)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,859.34 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,741.10 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Centre Apartment (3 bedrooms)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,262.10 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 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style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price per Square Metre to Purchase an Apartment Outside of Centre<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,441.61 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,730.00 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\"><strong>Salaries And Financing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\"><strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12,507.79 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16,284.24 AED<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.27<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.89<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Dubai is a dream for many, but several people have questions regarding the monthly expenses in Dubai. 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You learn about UAE's culture and it becomes easy for you to interact and communicate with the locals, ensuring a better living experience in the country. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_too_hot_in_Dubai_UAE\"><\/span>Is it too hot in Dubai, UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt can get scorching hot in Dubai, where the average daytime temperatures can reach 40\u00b0C and climb to 43\u00b0C - 48\u00b0C in the peak summer months (April to September.)\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_cost_of_living_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What is the average cost of living in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe average cost of living in Dubai for a single person without rent is approximately AED 3,477.89 or USD 946,88, and for a family of four, it is approximately AED 11,958.62 or USD 3 255.83.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_things_are_expensive_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What things are expensive in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome of the most expensive things to buy in Dubai are cars, gold, hotel stays, clothes, etc.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_things_are_cheap_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What things are cheap in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome of the most reasonable things you can buy in Dubai are chocolates, Dubai Dates, Coffee, Attar, Gold, etc.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_easy_or_hard_is_it_to_obtain_a_driving_license_in_Dubai\"><\/span>How easy or hard is it to obtain a driving license in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou need to take classes to pass the Dubai driving licence test. 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