Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Ajman 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ajman is 23.1% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ajman is 17.2% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Ajman are 9.6% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ajman are 41.3% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Ajman are 27.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ajman is 32.0% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 AED | 23.00 AED | -42.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 296.92 AED | 100.00 AED | -66.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 30.00 AED | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.79 AED | 14.50 AED | -33.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.21 AED | 2.62 AED | -37.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 AED | 1.33 AED | -51.6 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.96 AED | 23.97 AED | -11.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.32 AED | 3.49 AED | -34.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.80 AED | 2.27 AED | -40.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.96 AED | 7.23 AED | -39.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.22 AED | 10.77 AED | -33.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.00 AED | 10.13 AED | -22.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.62 AED | 9.66 AED | -38.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.81 AED | 3.37 AED | -11.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.14 AED | 2.34 AED | -25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.96 AED | 2.43 AED | -17.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.62 AED | 2.24 AED | -14.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.63 AED | 1.44 AED | -11.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.02 AED | 1.25 AED | -38.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.14 AED | 3.38 AED | -45.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.28 AED | 1.97 AED | -13.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 55.00 AED | 30.00 AED | -45.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.54 AED | 5.64 AED | -51.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.07 AED | 10.33 AED | -39.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 22.00 AED | -4.3 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 AED | 10.00 AED | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 AED | 217.50 AED | -27.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 12.50 AED | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 AED | 5.18 AED | +7.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.56 AED | 12.43 AED | +7.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 140,000.00 AED | 166,827.00 AED | +19.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 83,400.14 AED | 85,914.29 AED | +3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 739.79 AED | 522.21 AED | -29.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 215.48 AED | 230.56 AED | +7.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 352.91 AED | 376.07 AED | +6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 324.04 AED | 195.00 AED | -39.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 176.20 AED | 100.00 AED | -43.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 AED | 45.00 AED | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,768.75 AED | 2,150.00 AED | -22.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 52,658.52 AED | 19,733.33 AED | -62.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 224.60 AED | 213.33 AED | -5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 215.59 AED | 250.00 AED | +16.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 354.49 AED | 316.67 AED | -10.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 345.62 AED | 303.33 AED | -12.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,801.91 AED | 5,600.00 AED | -28.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,793.10 AED | 3,900.00 AED | -18.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 15,096.88 AED | 13,666.67 AED | -9.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,176.60 AED | 11,083.33 AED | +8.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,632.28 AED | 1,436.89 AED | -12.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 938.25 AED | 871.73 AED | -7.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,321.34 AED | 8,062.50 AED | -43.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.95 | 4.75 | -4.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 762 | 38 |
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Cities near Dubai: | Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 62.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 80.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 84.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 94.68 miles |
Cities near Ajman: | Cost of Living in Sharjah | 12.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Umm Al Quwain | 21.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubai | 23.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Dhaid | 35.83 miles |
| 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 |