Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah
Summary of cost of living in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
- Rent in Ras al-Khaimah is, on average, 26.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 AED | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 180.00 AED | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 25.00 AED | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 AED | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 35.00 AED | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.38 AED | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.83 AED | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 AED | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 21.81 AED | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.22 AED | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.97 AED | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.16 AED | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 26.88 AED | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.15 AED | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 22.68 AED | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.86 AED | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.14 AED | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.82 AED | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.09 AED | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 AED | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 AED | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.65 AED | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.88 AED | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 10.75 AED | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.50 AED | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 AED | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 AED | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 AED | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.38 AED | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.90 AED | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 166,827.00 AED | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 87,100.00 AED | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 525.78 AED | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 160.00 AED | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 351.73 AED | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 185.00 AED | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 150.00 AED | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 48.75 AED | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 900.00 AED | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,800.00 AED | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 366.67 AED | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 233.33 AED | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 450.00 AED | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 500.00 AED | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,759.09 AED | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,033.33 AED | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 8,416.67 AED | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,666.67 AED | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,701.92 AED | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 743.00 AED | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,975.00 AED | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.92 |
Prices in Ras al-Khaimah
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Last update: March 2025
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on Mar 21, 2025:
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SHAIK ABDUL ALLAM
on Jan 17, 2022:
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