United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 130 km apart
United Arab Emirates
single / month
United Arab Emirates
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Sharjah | Al ‘Ayn | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.60 | $9.86 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $42.41 | $39.43 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Cappuccino | $3.18 | $2.96 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $240 | $223 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Monthly public transport pass | $38.87 | $36.15 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $102 | $95.29 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $29.69 | $27.60 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Fitness club membership | $29.69 | $27.60 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Cinema ticket | $7.77 | $7.23 | Al ‘Ayn |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $745 | $680 | Al ‘Ayn |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $518 | $473 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,555 | $1,420 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Total single-person budget | $1,225 | $1,130 | Al ‘Ayn |
| Average net salary | $4,104 | $3,816 |
Al ‘Ayn is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sharjah runs about $1,225 versus $1,130 in Al ‘Ayn — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Sharjah 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 Sharjah · Full cost of living in Al ‘Ayn