Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates · Population 4,945,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs United Arab Emirates average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | د.إ44.37 ($12.09) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | د.إ177 ($48.36) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | د.إ13.31 ($3.63) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | د.إ1,006 ($274) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | د.إ163 ($44.33) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | د.إ429 ($117) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | د.إ124 ($33.85) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | د.إ124 ($33.85) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | د.إ32.54 ($8.87) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.إ3,222 ($878) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | د.إ2,242 ($611) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.إ6,725 ($1,832) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Dubai is د.إ17,176 ($4,680) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.إ5,200 ($1,417) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.إ6,759 ($1,842) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.إ2,242 ($611)) represents about 43% of the total single-person budget.
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د.إ3,890 ($1,060) / moDubai is the capital and one of the key cities in United Arab Emirates. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.إ5,200 ($1,417), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.إ2,242 ($611) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to د.إ12,682 ($3,456) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.إ9,560 ($2,605) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Dubai is د.إ17,176 ($4,680). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.إ6,759 ($1,842) per month.