Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Ain and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 265.6% higher than in Al Ain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 48.7% higher than in Al Ain | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 9.5% higher than in Al Ain | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 AED | 40.00 AED | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +100.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 22.00 AED | 35.00 AED | +59.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 35.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 37.50 AED | 50.00 AED | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.00 AED | 21.47 AED | +2.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 AED | 4.24 AED | +59.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 AED | 2.78 AED | +48.3 % |
Markets | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.68 AED | 27.79 AED | +22.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.55 AED | 5.39 AED | +51.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.72 AED | 3.76 AED | +38.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.32 AED | 11.64 AED | +39.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18.37 AED | 18.41 AED | +0.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.83 AED | 13.55 AED | -2.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.96 AED | 15.79 AED | -6.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.54 AED | 3.84 AED | +8.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.56 AED | 3.26 AED | +27.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.38 AED | 3.11 AED | +30.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.87 AED | 2.69 AED | +44.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.52 AED | 1.69 AED | +11.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.18 AED | 1.90 AED | +60.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 7.00 AED | 6.14 AED | -12.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 AED | 2.31 AED | +15.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 35.00 AED | 57.50 AED | +64.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.00 AED | 11.67 AED | +133.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 32.50 AED | 19.19 AED | -41.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 24.00 AED | 23.00 AED | -4.2 % |
Transportation | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 AED | 6.50 AED | +116.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +275.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 AED | 12.00 AED | +9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.88 AED | 4.83 AED | +24.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ? | 30.00 AED | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.18 AED | 11.61 AED | +3.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 165,382.00 AED | 150,000.00 AED | -9.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 80,750.00 AED | 83,666.79 AED | +3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 582.39 AED | 758.85 AED | +30.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 225.00 AED | 220.55 AED | -2.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 450.00 AED | 348.54 AED | -22.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 333.33 AED | 334.52 AED | +0.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 150.00 AED | 177.12 AED | +18.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 825.00 AED | 2,730.53 AED | +231.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,250.00 AED | 53,789.47 AED | +83.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 163.75 AED | 238.32 AED | +45.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 255.00 AED | 219.09 AED | -14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 287.50 AED | 363.82 AED | +26.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 300.00 AED | 360.62 AED | +20.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,800.00 AED | 7,888.88 AED | +338.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,545.00 AED | 4,830.77 AED | +212.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,000.00 AED | 15,165.97 AED | +405.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,100.00 AED | 10,306.05 AED | +151.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,832.22 AED | 1,814.53 AED | -52.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,299.33 AED | 1,035.37 AED | -55.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Al Ain Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,833.33 AED | 14,832.84 AED | +7.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.75 | 5.12 | +86.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 19 | 762 |
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| Cost of Living in Ajman | 98.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 100.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 111.03 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 136.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ruwais | 204.43 miles |
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| 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 |