Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Summary of cost of living in Sharjah

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Dirham 22,097
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Dirham 16,405
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Sharjah
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Dirham 29
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Dirham 25
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Dirham 10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Dirham 5.61
12 eggs, large Dirham 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Dirham 4.46
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Dirham 21
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Dirham 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Dirham 4.14
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Dirham 6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Dirham 46
2 liters of coca-cola Dirham 8
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Dirham 2.94
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Dirham 15,656
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Dirham 11,729
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Dirham 547
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Dirham 13,188
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Dirham 7,509
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Dirham 432
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Dirham 330
40” flat screen tv Dirham 1,000
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Dirham 390
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Dirham 33
Hourly rate for cleaning help Dirham 27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Dirham 205
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Dirham 257
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Dirham 320
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Dirham 276
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Dirham 79,195
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Dirham 2.48
Monthly ticket public transport Dirham 244
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Dirham 55
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Dirham 20
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Dirham 54
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Dirham 169
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Dirham 26
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Dirham 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Dirham 17
4 rolls of toilet paper Dirham 9
Tube of toothpaste Dirham 9
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Dirham 21
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Dirham 118
2 tickets to the movies Dirham 73
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Dirham 160
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Dirham 243
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Dirham 107
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Dirham 27
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Dirham 31
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Dirham 2,053
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Dirham 0.69
1 month of gym membership in business district Dirham 199
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Dirham 15
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 54 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: May 23, 2025

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