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Ra’s al Khaymah vs Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 215 km apart

Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates

د.إ3,890 ($1,060)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

د.إ4,496 ($1,225)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Ra’s al Khaymah	Abu Dhabi	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$9.30	$10.60	Ra’s al Khaymah
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$37.20	$42.41	Ra’s al Khaymah
Cappuccino	$2.79	$3.18	Ra’s al Khaymah
Monthly groceries (single person)	$211	$240	Ra’s al Khaymah
Monthly public transport pass	$34.10	$38.87	Ra’s al Khaymah
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$89.90	$102	Ra’s al Khaymah
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$26.04	$29.69	Ra’s al Khaymah
Fitness club membership	$26.04	$29.69	Ra’s al Khaymah
Cinema ticket	$6.82	$7.77	Ra’s al Khaymah
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$633	$745	Ra’s al Khaymah
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$440	$518	Ra’s al Khaymah
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$1,320	$1,555	Ra’s al Khaymah
Total single-person budget	$1,060	$1,225	Ra’s al Khaymah
Average net salary	$3,600	$4,104

Verdict

Ra’s al Khaymah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ra’s al Khaymah runs about $1,060 versus $1,225 in Abu Dhabi — a difference of roughly 16%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ra’s al Khaymah cheaper than Abu Dhabi?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,060 per month in Ra’s al Khaymah versus $1,225 in Abu Dhabi — about 16% less.

How far is Ra’s al Khaymah from Abu Dhabi?

The straight-line distance between Ra’s al Khaymah and Abu Dhabi is approximately 215 km (134 miles).

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

The estimated average net salary is $3,600 in Ra’s al Khaymah and $4,104 in Abu Dhabi. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,540 in Ra’s al Khaymah versus $2,879 in Abu Dhabi per month.