Wikipedia: Burj Khalifa
Asia
United Arab Emirates
Trust 100
Cities tracked
8
Local currency
AED
80
Relocation
Living here, beyond cost
Visa-free for
184 passports
Official policy
Safety index
84 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
290 Mbps
275 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
0.0%
VAT 5% · Corp 9%
About United Arab Emirates
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$888
Family of 4 / mo
$2,296
Internet
281.13Mbps
Interest rate
4.9%
Inflation
3.38%
Population
9.52M
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating country located in the Middle East, along the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. It is made up of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi being the most famous. The UAE is known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, and vibrant culture.
Most affordable cities
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $3,770 / mo · single, excl. rent
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $1,213 / mo · single, excl. rent
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $1,719 / mo · single, excl. rent
Al Fujayrah, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $2,207 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $2,744 / mo · single, excl. rent
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $1,321 / mo · single, excl. rent
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $1,663 / mo · single, excl. rent
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Trust 47USD $9,187 / mo · single, excl. rent
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $114.98
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $73.79
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $68.33
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $108.13
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.82
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $4,780
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.24
- Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.59
- CappuccinoroughUSD $6.71
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $14.71
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $14.71
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $11.04
- Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $67.45
- Fast Food ComboroughUSD $11.04
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $14.44
- Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $2.85
- Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.29
- Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.17
- Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.78
- Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.34
- Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $8.09
- Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $18.39
- Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.78
- Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.99
- Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.19
- Dozen EggsroughUSD $3.59
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $253.55
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,289
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,305
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $3,051
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $2,260
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $361.89
Leisure
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $16.55
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $771.6
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $11,384
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $95.11
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $41.81
Transportation
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $4.42
- One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.84
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $91.95
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $27,371
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $33,102
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $11.04
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $1.27
Utilities (Monthly)
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $204.74
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $136.74
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