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Al ‘Ayn vs Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 177 km apart

Al ‘Ayn

United Arab Emirates

د.إ4,149 ($1,130)

single / month

Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates

د.إ3,890 ($1,060)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Al ‘Ayn	Ra’s al Khaymah	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$9.86	$9.30	Ra’s al Khaymah
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$39.43	$37.20	Ra’s al Khaymah
Cappuccino	$2.96	$2.79	Ra’s al Khaymah
Monthly groceries (single person)	$223	$211	Ra’s al Khaymah
Monthly public transport pass	$36.15	$34.10	Ra’s al Khaymah
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$95.29	$89.90	Ra’s al Khaymah
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$27.60	$26.04	Ra’s al Khaymah
Fitness club membership	$27.60	$26.04	Ra’s al Khaymah
Cinema ticket	$7.23	$6.82	Ra’s al Khaymah
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$680	$633	Ra’s al Khaymah
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$473	$440	Ra’s al Khaymah
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$1,420	$1,320	Ra’s al Khaymah
Total single-person budget	$1,130	$1,060	Ra’s al Khaymah
Average net salary	$3,816	$3,600

Verdict

Ra’s al Khaymah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Al ‘Ayn runs about $1,130 versus $1,060 in Ra’s al Khaymah — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, Al ‘Ayn leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Al ‘Ayn · Full cost of living in Ra’s al Khaymah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al ‘Ayn cheaper than Ra’s al Khaymah?

No. Al ‘Ayn costs an estimated $1,130 per month for a single person, about 6% more than Ra’s al Khaymah at $1,060.

How far is Al ‘Ayn from Ra’s al Khaymah?

The straight-line distance between Al ‘Ayn and Ra’s al Khaymah is approximately 177 km (110 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Al ‘Ayn or Ra’s al Khaymah?

The estimated average net salary is $3,816 in Al ‘Ayn and $3,600 in Ra’s al Khaymah. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,686 in Al ‘Ayn versus $2,540 in Ra’s al Khaymah per month.