Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 17.4% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ras al-Khaimah are 24.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 34.7% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 13.0% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 13.9% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ras al-Khaimah is 17.6% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 AED | 35.00 AED | -12.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 AED | 215.00 AED | -14.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 26.00 AED | -25.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 35.00 AED | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 20.20 AED | 21.25 AED | +5.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.83 AED | 3.17 AED | -34.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 AED | 2.00 AED | -21.4 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.06 AED | 20.15 AED | -22.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.17 AED | 4.14 AED | -19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.40 AED | 3.07 AED | -9.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.40 AED | 8.43 AED | -26.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.32 AED | 13.72 AED | -35.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.94 AED | 10.66 AED | -23.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.10 AED | 20.03 AED | +17.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.71 AED | 3.84 AED | +3.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.02 AED | 2.72 AED | -10.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.00 AED | 2.85 AED | -4.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.42 AED | 1.93 AED | -20.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 AED | 1.56 AED | -1.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.42 AED | 1.37 AED | -3.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.50 AED | 3.94 AED | -39.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 AED | 1.81 AED | -16.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 60.00 AED | 35.00 AED | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 12.72 AED | 20.00 AED | +57.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.56 AED | 12.00 AED | -46.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.50 AED | 23.00 AED | +2.2 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 7.00 AED | 10.00 AED | +42.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 AED | 150.00 AED | -50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 6.50 AED | -45.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 AED | 5.63 AED | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 32.50 AED | +8.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 12.01 AED | 11.58 AED | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 110,000.00 AED | 98,650.00 AED | -10.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 79,666.44 AED | 112,300.00 AED | +41.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 740.47 AED | 421.88 AED | -43.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 234.54 AED | 170.83 AED | -27.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 340.94 AED | 311.25 AED | -8.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 295.59 AED | 212.50 AED | -28.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 139.34 AED | 70.00 AED | -49.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,768.44 AED | 962.50 AED | -65.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 49,613.57 AED | 26,875.00 AED | -45.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 218.53 AED | 261.00 AED | +19.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 207.60 AED | 163.80 AED | -21.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 348.27 AED | 337.50 AED | -3.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 347.19 AED | 314.00 AED | -9.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,286.59 AED | 2,555.00 AED | -64.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,247.75 AED | 3,442.44 AED | -19.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,411.13 AED | 11,808.25 AED | -18.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,670.38 AED | 5,457.72 AED | -43.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,433.61 AED | 1,068.38 AED | -25.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 859.15 AED | 650.32 AED | -24.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,837.46 AED | 9,200.00 AED | -38.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.66 | 5.00 | +7.3 % |
| Last update: | November 2023 | November 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 871 | 37 |
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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 Ras al-Khaimah: | Cost of Living in Umm Al Quwain | 26.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Dhaid | 44.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ajman | 45.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sharjah | 51.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 71.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Meydan | 71.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubai | 73.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 74.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Ain | 138.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 151.70 miles |