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Dubai vs Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 86 km apart

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

د.إ5,200 ($1,417)

single / month

Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates

د.إ3,890 ($1,060)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Dubai	Ra’s al Khaymah	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$12.09	$9.30	Ra’s al Khaymah
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$48.36	$37.20	Ra’s al Khaymah
Cappuccino	$3.63	$2.79	Ra’s al Khaymah
Monthly groceries (single person)	$274	$211	Ra’s al Khaymah
Monthly public transport pass	$44.33	$34.10	Ra’s al Khaymah
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$117	$89.90	Ra’s al Khaymah
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$33.85	$26.04	Ra’s al Khaymah
Fitness club membership	$33.85	$26.04	Ra’s al Khaymah
Cinema ticket	$8.87	$6.82	Ra’s al Khaymah
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$878	$633	Ra’s al Khaymah
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$611	$440	Ra’s al Khaymah
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$1,832	$1,320	Ra’s al Khaymah
Total single-person budget	$1,417	$1,060	Ra’s al Khaymah
Average net salary	$4,680	$3,600

Verdict

Ra’s al Khaymah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dubai runs about $1,417 versus $1,060 in Ra’s al Khaymah — a difference of roughly 25%.

Salary-adjusted, Dubai 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 Dubai · Full cost of living in Ra’s al Khaymah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dubai cheaper than Ra’s al Khaymah?

No. Dubai costs an estimated $1,417 per month for a single person, about 25% more than Ra’s al Khaymah at $1,060.

How far is Dubai from Ra’s al Khaymah?

The straight-line distance between Dubai and Ra’s al Khaymah is approximately 86 km (53 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Dubai or Ra’s al Khaymah?

The estimated average net salary is $4,680 in Dubai and $3,600 in Ra’s al Khaymah. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $3,263 in Dubai versus $2,540 in Ra’s al Khaymah per month.