Cost of Living Comparison Between Ajman and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 29.7% higher than in Ajman (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 17.6% higher than in Ajman | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 5.0% higher than in Ajman | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 71.1% higher than in Ajman | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 37.3% higher than in Ajman | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 52.4% higher than in Ajman | |
Restaurants | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 AED | 40.00 AED | +73.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +200.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 AED | 35.00 AED | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 50.00 AED | 45.00 AED | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.50 AED | 21.73 AED | +49.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 AED | 4.30 AED | +63.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 AED | 2.84 AED | +112.7 % |
Markets | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 23.97 AED | 27.25 AED | +13.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.49 AED | 5.29 AED | +51.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.27 AED | 3.70 AED | +63.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7.23 AED | 12.07 AED | +67.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.77 AED | 16.22 AED | +50.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.13 AED | 12.91 AED | +27.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.66 AED | 15.52 AED | +60.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.37 AED | 3.79 AED | +12.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.34 AED | 3.12 AED | +33.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.43 AED | 2.94 AED | +21.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.24 AED | 2.61 AED | +16.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.44 AED | 1.65 AED | +14.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.25 AED | 2.02 AED | +62.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.38 AED | 6.06 AED | +79.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.97 AED | 2.28 AED | +15.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 AED | 55.00 AED | +83.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.64 AED | 11.54 AED | +104.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.33 AED | 17.07 AED | +65.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.00 AED | 23.00 AED | +4.5 % |
Transportation | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 AED | 6.00 AED | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.50 AED | 300.00 AED | +37.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.50 AED | 12.00 AED | -4.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.18 AED | 4.83 AED | -6.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 12.43 AED | 11.56 AED | -7.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 166,827.00 AED | 131,500.00 AED | -21.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 85,914.29 AED | 83,935.62 AED | -2.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 522.21 AED | 735.66 AED | +40.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 230.56 AED | 216.86 AED | -5.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 376.07 AED | 352.86 AED | -6.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 195.00 AED | 324.04 AED | +66.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 100.00 AED | 176.20 AED | +76.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,150.00 AED | 2,768.75 AED | +28.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,733.33 AED | 52,658.52 AED | +166.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 213.33 AED | 225.37 AED | +5.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 250.00 AED | 215.59 AED | -13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 316.67 AED | 356.12 AED | +12.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 303.33 AED | 345.62 AED | +13.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,600.00 AED | 7,837.36 AED | +40.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,900.00 AED | 4,796.61 AED | +23.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 13,666.67 AED | 15,027.12 AED | +10.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 12,700.00 AED | 9,995.74 AED | -21.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,436.89 AED | 1,653.30 AED | +15.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 871.73 AED | 958.04 AED | +9.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,062.50 AED | 14,455.31 AED | +79.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.75 | 4.92 | +3.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 37 | 766 |
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| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 46.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 74.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 77.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Ain | 100.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Fujayrah | 103.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 108.70 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Kalba | 84.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 94.68 miles |