Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Ajman 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ajman are 23.5% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ajman are 16.9% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Ajman are 8.1% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ajman are 41.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Ajman are 27.0% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ajman is 35.3% 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 | 300.00 AED | 100.00 AED | -66.7 % |
| 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) | 21.55 AED | 14.50 AED | -32.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.07 AED | 2.62 AED | -35.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 AED | 1.33 AED | -50.4 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.74 AED | 23.97 AED | -10.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.33 AED | 3.49 AED | -34.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.66 AED | 2.27 AED | -38.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.03 AED | 7.23 AED | -39.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.05 AED | 10.77 AED | -32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.64 AED | 10.13 AED | -19.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.38 AED | 9.66 AED | -37.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.78 AED | 3.37 AED | -10.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.19 AED | 2.34 AED | -26.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.99 AED | 2.43 AED | -18.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.63 AED | 2.24 AED | -14.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 AED | 1.44 AED | -11.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.01 AED | 1.25 AED | -37.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.08 AED | 3.38 AED | -44.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.32 AED | 1.97 AED | -15.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 55.00 AED | 30.00 AED | -45.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.94 AED | 5.64 AED | -52.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.64 AED | 10.33 AED | -41.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 22.00 AED | -4.3 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.50 AED | 10.00 AED | +53.8 % |
| 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) | 11.49 AED | 12.43 AED | +8.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 AED | 166,827.00 AED | +11.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 83,689.86 AED | 85,914.29 AED | +2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 753.75 AED | 522.21 AED | -30.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 215.89 AED | 230.56 AED | +6.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 348.62 AED | 376.07 AED | +7.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 329.25 AED | 195.00 AED | -40.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 182.20 AED | 100.00 AED | -45.1 % |
| 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 | 2,729.03 AED | 2,150.00 AED | -21.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 53,179.49 AED | 19,733.33 AED | -62.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 229.34 AED | 213.33 AED | -7.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 215.00 AED | 250.00 AED | +16.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 357.24 AED | 316.67 AED | -11.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 349.36 AED | 303.33 AED | -13.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,761.30 AED | 5,600.00 AED | -27.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,758.18 AED | 3,900.00 AED | -18.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,735.76 AED | 13,666.67 AED | -7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,995.56 AED | 11,083.33 AED | +10.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,671.85 AED | 1,436.89 AED | -14.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 981.15 AED | 871.73 AED | -11.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Ajman Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,992.40 AED | 8,062.50 AED | -46.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.02 | 4.75 | -5.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 735 | 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 |