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Sharjah vs Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 73 km apart

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

د.إ4,496 ($1,225)

single / month

Ra’s al Khaymah

United Arab Emirates

د.إ3,890 ($1,060)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Ra’s al Khaymah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sharjah runs about $1,225 versus $1,060 in Ra’s al Khaymah — a difference of roughly 13%.

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 Ra’s al Khaymah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharjah cheaper than Ra’s al Khaymah?

No. Sharjah costs an estimated $1,225 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Ra’s al Khaymah at $1,060.

How far is Sharjah from Ra’s al Khaymah?

The straight-line distance between Sharjah and Ra’s al Khaymah is approximately 73 km (46 miles).

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

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