Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary of cost of living in Dubai

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 20,466 zł (Dirham 17,381)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 11,523 zł (Dirham 9,786)
  • Dubai is the 3rd most expensive city in Middle East (3 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Dubai is more expensive than in 76% of cities in the World (58 out of 236)
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List of prices in Dubai
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
AED PLN
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Dirham 51 (60 zł)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Dirham 30 (36 zł)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Dirham 16 (19 zł)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Dirham 7 (8 zł)
12 eggs, large Dirham 15 (18 zł)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Dirham 5.29 (6 zł)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Dirham 28 (33 zł)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Dirham 8 (9 zł)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Dirham 4.39 (5.17 zł)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Dirham 14 (16 zł)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Dirham 53 (62 zł)
2 liters of coca-cola Dirham 9 (10 zł)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Dirham 3.89 (4.58 zł)
Housing Update prices
AED PLN
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Dirham 8,385 (9,873 zł)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Dirham 5,804 (6,834 zł)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Dirham 729 (858 zł)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Dirham 5,332 (6,279 zł)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Dirham 3,192 (3,758 zł)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Dirham 503 (593 zł)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Dirham 341 (401 zł)
40” flat screen tv Dirham 1,155 (1,360 zł)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Dirham 349 (411 zł)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Dirham 40 (47 zł)
Hourly rate for cleaning help Dirham 42 (49 zł)
Clothes Update prices
AED PLN
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Dirham 243 (286 zł)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Dirham 202 (237 zł)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Dirham 333 (392 zł)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Dirham 365 (429 zł)
Transportation Update prices
AED PLN
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Dirham 94,044 (110,733 zł)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Dirham 3.54 (4.17 zł)
Monthly ticket public transport Dirham 295 (348 zł)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Dirham 41 (49 zł)
Personal Care Update prices
AED PLN
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Dirham 25 (30 zł)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Dirham 41 (48 zł)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Dirham 300 (354 zł)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Dirham 20 (24 zł)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Dirham 16 (19 zł)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Dirham 20 (24 zł)
4 rolls of toilet paper Dirham 11 (13 zł)
Tube of toothpaste Dirham 16 (18 zł)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Dirham 45 (53 zł)
Entertainment Update prices
AED PLN
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Dirham 193 (227 zł)
2 tickets to the movies Dirham 101 (119 zł)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Dirham 292 (344 zł)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Dirham 313 (369 zł)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Dirham 94 (110 zł)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Dirham 24 (28 zł)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Dirham 45 (53 zł)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Dirham 2,162 (2,546 zł)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Dirham 0.49 (0.57 zł)
1 month of gym membership in business district Dirham 345 (406 zł)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Dirham 19 (22 zł)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 793 prices entered by 223 different people.
Latest price update: March 30, 2023

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Dubai position in our World Ranking

the world
58th
out of 236
middle east
3rd
out of 10

Cheapest and most expensive products in Dubai compared to other cities:

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