Price Rankings for Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

5^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 385 Cities in the World.
14^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 385 Cities in the World.
16^th Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 380 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

19^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 91 Cities in Asia

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

Western Asia Ranking

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
1^st Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 31 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	41.62 AED	Moderate	190^th/384	10^th/91	10^th/32
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	263.80 AED	High	130^th/382	6^th/91	6^th/32
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	High	130^th/347	4^th/84	4^th/26
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 AED	Very High	2^nd/362	2^nd/78	2^nd/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.00 AED	Very High	1^st/334	1^st/65	1^st/20
Cappuccino (regular)	21.19 AED	Very High	14^th/385	3^rd/91	3^rd/32
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	5.03 AED	Moderate	230^th/384	13^th/91	10^th/32
Water (12 oz small bottle)	4.09 AED	Moderate	208^th/383	6^th/91	6^th/32
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	26.07 AED	Very High	47^th/385	18^th/91	6^th/32
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.86 AED	Moderate	219^th/385	24^th/91	9^th/32
Rice (white), (1 lb)	4.07 AED	High	152^th/384	12^th/91	8^th/32
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.91 AED	Moderate	164^th/385	9^th/91	8^th/32
Local Cheese (1 lb)	14.85 AED	Low	251^st/384	50^th/90	19^th/32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	14.38 AED	Moderate	167^th/385	11^st/91	7^th/32
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	18.60 AED	Moderate	228^th/383	37^th/90	23^th/32
Apples (1 lb)	4.04 AED	Moderate	194^th/385	32^th/91	8^th/32
Banana (1 lb)	3.06 AED	High	117^th/385	22^th/91	13^th/32
Oranges (1 lb)	3.27 AED	Moderate	187^th/381	23^th/91	4^th/32
Tomato (1 lb)	2.68 AED	Low	276^th/382	28^th/91	14^th/32
Potato (1 lb)	1.95 AED	Moderate	227^th/382	26^th/91	11^st/32
Onion (1 lb)	2.50 AED	Moderate	183^th/384	13^th/91	4^th/32
Lettuce (1 head)	5.49 AED	High	144^th/378	16^th/87	8^th/32
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.31 AED	Low	249^th/385	25^th/91	11^st/32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	56.00 AED	Very High	35^th/362	15^th/74	4^th/26
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	9.92 AED	Very High	46^th/369	11^st/79	7^th/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	14.71 AED	Very High	28^th/360	6^th/75	3^rd/25
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	23.50 AED	High	118^th/306	9^th/78	6^th/26
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	6.50 AED	High	125^th/335	5^th/80	5^th/30
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	345.00 AED	Very High	21^st/227	1^st/52	1^st/18
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	68^th/232	11^st/72	8^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.35 AED	Moderate	105^th/185	17^th/68	9^th/21
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	75^th/129	12^th/47	5^th/15
Gasoline (1 gallon)	11.60 AED	Very Low	330^th/385	73^th/91	20^th/32
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	120,000.00 AED	High	48^th/174	20^th/46	11^st/17
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	83,910.42 AED	Low	243^th/308	48^th/78	16^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	814.36 AED	High	105^th/381	5^th/91	4^th/32
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	218.85 AED	Very High	22^th/385	2^nd/91	2^nd/32
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	373.22 AED	Very High	5^th/385	3^rd/91	3^rd/32
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	294.75 AED	Very High	20^th/377	10^th/90	7^th/31
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	167.57 AED	Very High	7^th/245	4^th/70	4^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	72^th/343	3^rd/83	3^rd/27
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,981.11 AED	High	83^th/303	10^th/80	6^th/30
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	48,786.10 AED	High	66^th/216	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)	261.32 AED	High	135^th/369	13^th/88	9^th/30
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	212.32 AED	Very High	19^th/357	8^th/89	8^th/30
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	359.87 AED	High	113^th/377	24^th/90	18^th/31
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	373.16 AED	Moderate	186^th/364	20^th/89	11^st/30
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	8,262.42 AED	Very High	16^th/380	2^nd/90	1^st/31
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	5,232.89 AED	Very High	37^th/380	3^rd/89	1^st/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	16,024.98 AED	Very High	18^th/374	3^rd/91	1^st/32
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	10,489.30 AED	Very High	22^th/377	3^rd/90	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	2,173.03 AED	High	72^th/314	17^th/78	5^th/29
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,193.42 AED	High	99^th/302	18^th/71	7^th/26
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	13,348.59 AED	Very High	66^th/383	4^th/90	2^nd/31
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.59	Low	254^th/363	61^st/80	20^th/25

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