Cost of Living Comparison Between Ajman and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 33.4% higher than in Ajman (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 26.0% higher than in Ajman | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 17.6% higher than in Ajman | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 72.4% higher than in Ajman | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 43.8% higher than in Ajman | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 35.5% 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 | 50.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.50 AED | 21.59 AED | +48.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 AED | 4.22 AED | +60.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 AED | 2.67 AED | +100.5 % |
Markets | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 23.97 AED | 27.79 AED | +15.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.29 AED | 5.39 AED | +63.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.27 AED | 3.76 AED | +65.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7.09 AED | 11.64 AED | +64.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.77 AED | 18.14 AED | +68.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.13 AED | 13.55 AED | +33.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.56 AED | 15.79 AED | +65.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.17 AED | 3.84 AED | +21.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.27 AED | 3.26 AED | +43.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.43 AED | 3.11 AED | +28.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.07 AED | 2.69 AED | +30.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.37 AED | 1.69 AED | +22.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.28 AED | 1.90 AED | +48.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.38 AED | 6.14 AED | +81.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.91 AED | 2.31 AED | +21.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 32.50 AED | 57.50 AED | +76.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.00 AED | 11.67 AED | +133.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.33 AED | 19.19 AED | +85.7 % |
| 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 | 6.50 AED | -35.0 % |
| 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 | 11.61 AED | -6.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 166,827.00 AED | 150,000.00 AED | -10.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 85,914.29 AED | 83,666.79 AED | -2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 522.21 AED | 758.85 AED | +45.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 230.56 AED | 220.55 AED | -4.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 376.07 AED | 348.54 AED | -7.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 195.00 AED | 334.52 AED | +71.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 100.00 AED | 177.12 AED | +77.1 % |
| 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 | 2,693.24 AED | +25.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,733.33 AED | 53,789.47 AED | +172.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 213.33 AED | 230.00 AED | +7.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 250.00 AED | 215.00 AED | -14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 316.67 AED | 360.90 AED | +14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 303.33 AED | 354.49 AED | +16.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,600.00 AED | 7,959.77 AED | +42.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,900.00 AED | 4,871.70 AED | +24.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 12,214.29 AED | 15,243.75 AED | +24.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,958.00 AED | 10,354.80 AED | -5.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,436.89 AED | 1,782.53 AED | +24.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 716.30 AED | 1,004.12 AED | +40.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ajman Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,687.50 AED | 14,833.87 AED | +70.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.75 | 5.13 | +8.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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