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Ra’s al Khaymah vs Al ‘Ayn

United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 177 km apart

Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates

د.إ3,890 ($1,060)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Al ‘Ayn

United Arab Emirates

د.إ4,149 ($1,130)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Ra’s al Khaymah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ra’s al Khaymah runs about $1,060 versus $1,130 in Al ‘Ayn — a difference of roughly 7%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,060 per month in Ra’s al Khaymah versus $1,130 in Al ‘Ayn — about 7% less.

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

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

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

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