How Much Do Expats Need to Live in Dubai?

How Much Do Expats Need to Live in Dubai?

The property portal, Bayut, presents a total cost of monthly expenses in Dubai, with rent, for: 

• Singles: $1,062–$2,097
• Couple: $1,552–$3,186
• Family of Four: $4,030–$7,134

Rent is the biggest expense for most expats. 

According to the global database, Numbeo, monthly rent in Dubai for apartments:

In the City Centre:

– 1 Bedroom – $2,111

– 3 Bedrooms – $4,110 

Not in the City Centre:

– 1 Bedroom – $1,295

– 3 Bedrooms – $2,771

Comparison: Other Emirates

We could compare estimated monthly costs, without rent, for a single person in the cities in the UAE within a 30-minute drive from Dubai.

According to Numbeo, compared to Dubai:

• Abu Dhabi: $965 – 12% Lower
• Ras Al Khaimah: $869 – 20% Lower
• Sharjah: $804 – 26% Lower

Average rental prices, compared to Dubai:

• Abu Dhabi – 24% Lower
• Ras Al Khaimah – 41% Lower
• Sharjah – 56% Lower

Comparison: Major Cities

According to Numbeo, the estimated monthly costs, without rent, for a single person in Dubai – $1,092. For comparison:

• Paris: $1,198 – 9% Higher
• London: $1,398 – 22% Higher
• New York: $1,698 – 36% Higher

Average rental prices, compared to Dubai:

• Paris – 20% Lower
• London – 28% Higher
• New York – 54% Higher