Price Rankings for Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

51^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 381 Cities in the World.

4^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 381 Cities in the World.
7^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 380 Cities in the World.
19^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 381 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

19^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 92 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 91 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 92 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 92 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 32 Cities in Western Asia
1^st Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 32 Cities in Western Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 32 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	40.00 AED	Moderate	183^th/381	10^th/92	10^th/32
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	288.27 AED	High	87^th/378	4^th/92	4^th/32
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	High	130^th/345	5^th/87	5^th/29
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 AED	Very High	2^nd/362	2^nd/79	2^nd/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.00 AED	Very High	1^st/336	1^st/68	1^st/21
Cappuccino (regular)	21.95 AED	Very High	7^th/380	1^st/91	1^st/32
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	4.92 AED	Moderate	225^th/380	13^th/92	10^th/32
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.96 AED	Moderate	206^th/379	7^th/92	6^th/32
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.70 AED	Very High	57^th/381	23^th/92	8^th/32
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.90 AED	Moderate	213^th/381	24^th/92	8^th/32
Rice (white), (1 lb)	4.30 AED	High	132^th/380	10^th/92	6^th/32
Eggs (regular) (12)	12.16 AED	High	151^st/381	8^th/92	7^th/32
Local Cheese (1 lb)	14.84 AED	Low	248^th/380	48^th/91	16^th/32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	14.96 AED	Moderate	154^th/381	11^st/92	6^th/32
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	18.47 AED	Low	229^th/378	40^th/91	23^th/32
Apples (1 lb)	4.03 AED	Moderate	193^th/381	33^th/92	7^th/32
Banana (1 lb)	3.08 AED	High	117^th/381	24^th/92	12^th/32
Oranges (1 lb)	3.30 AED	Moderate	184^th/378	25^th/92	3^rd/32
Tomato (1 lb)	2.65 AED	Low	272^th/375	28^th/92	12^th/32
Potato (1 lb)	1.94 AED	Moderate	222^th/377	27^th/92	11^st/32
Onion (1 lb)	2.48 AED	Moderate	181^st/379	13^th/92	3^rd/32
Lettuce (1 head)	5.68 AED	High	136^th/372	16^th/88	8^th/32
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.23 AED	Low	256^th/381	27^th/92	11^st/32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	56.00 AED	Very High	36^th/356	14^th/70	3^rd/23
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	9.89 AED	Very High	45^th/366	9^th/80	5^th/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	15.46 AED	Very High	19^th/356	5^th/75	3^rd/24
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	24.00 AED	High	124^th/314	9^th/76	6^th/25
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	6.00 AED	High	133^th/336	4^th/80	4^th/29
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	345.00 AED	Very High	26^th/227	1^st/53	1^st/17
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	73^th/236	12^th/76	9^th/25
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.02 AED	Low	122^th/191	21^st/69	12^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	74^th/128	10^th/44	3^rd/13
Gasoline (1 gallon)	11.62 AED	Very Low	331^st/381	74^th/92	19^th/32
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	123,000.00 AED	High	42^th/159	17^th/44	9^th/15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	84,071.59 AED	Low	222^th/288	48^th/79	15^th/27
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	768.46 AED	High	109^th/376	6^th/92	5^th/32
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	220.48 AED	Very High	19^th/381	2^nd/92	2^nd/32
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	374.91 AED	Very High	4^th/381	2^nd/92	2^nd/32
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	306.81 AED	Very High	18^th/376	10^th/91	8^th/31
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	167.14 AED	Very High	6^th/242	4^th/71	4^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	77^th/343	3^rd/85	3^rd/28
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,940.56 AED	High	82^th/298	9^th/82	5^th/30
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	47,885.74 AED	High	63^th/209	20^th/79	3^rd/26
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	241.00 AED	Moderate	161^st/368	21^st/90	12^th/31
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	205.04 AED	Very High	28^th/352	12^th/90	12^th/30
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	363.76 AED	High	103^th/371	23^th/90	18^th/31
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	367.31 AED	Moderate	186^th/360	21^st/91	12^th/31
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	8,329.63 AED	Very High	15^th/376	2^nd/91	1^st/31
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	5,215.11 AED	Very High	38^th/377	3^rd/90	1^st/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	15,418.77 AED	Very High	18^th/370	3^rd/92	1^st/32
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	10,233.49 AED	Very High	22^th/374	3^rd/91	1^st/31
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2,137.59 AED	High	77^th/303	17^th/76	5^th/28
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,169.71 AED	High	99^th/289	18^th/71	6^th/25
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	12,533.47 AED	High	79^th/379	4^th/91	2^nd/31
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.70	Low	249^th/358	61^st/81	19^th/24

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Dubai.

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