Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 14.9% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ras al-Khaimah are 26.5% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 41.7% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 28.9% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Ras al-Khaimah are 2.5% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ras al-Khaimah is 8.5% 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 | 300.00 AED | 155.00 AED | -48.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 25.50 AED | -27.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 AED | 30.00 AED | -33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.45 AED | 19.00 AED | -11.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.01 AED | 4.36 AED | +8.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.66 AED | 1.83 AED | -31.1 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 27.20 AED | 22.00 AED | -19.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.36 AED | 3.74 AED | -30.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.67 AED | 2.95 AED | -19.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.72 AED | 9.08 AED | -22.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.29 AED | 23.93 AED | +46.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.64 AED | 13.87 AED | +9.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.38 AED | 20.03 AED | +30.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.76 AED | 3.70 AED | -1.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.19 AED | 2.92 AED | -8.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.01 AED | 2.64 AED | -12.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.64 AED | 2.01 AED | -23.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.66 AED | 1.71 AED | +3.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.99 AED | 1.39 AED | -30.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.14 AED | 4.62 AED | -24.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 AED | 1.77 AED | -23.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 55.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.94 AED | 13.25 AED | +11.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.64 AED | 22.50 AED | +27.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 24.00 AED | +4.3 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.50 AED | 10.00 AED | +53.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 AED | 225.00 AED | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 5.50 AED | -54.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 AED | 3.22 AED | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.52 AED | 11.21 AED | -2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 AED | 165,382.00 AED | +10.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 83,689.82 AED | 89,083.33 AED | +6.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 753.75 AED | 455.89 AED | -39.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 217.13 AED | 175.00 AED | -19.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 351.95 AED | 358.62 AED | +1.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 332.35 AED | 185.00 AED | -44.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 182.20 AED | 60.00 AED | -67.1 % |
| 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 | 2,729.03 AED | 1,650.00 AED | -39.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 53,179.49 AED | 28,500.00 AED | -46.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 229.33 AED | 390.00 AED | +70.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 215.00 AED | 216.67 AED | +0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 358.78 AED | 366.67 AED | +2.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 349.36 AED | 500.00 AED | +43.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,791.67 AED | 2,871.96 AED | -63.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,772.22 AED | 3,633.33 AED | -23.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,854.15 AED | 7,666.67 AED | -48.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,052.27 AED | 7,666.67 AED | -23.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,671.85 AED | 1,603.86 AED | -4.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 981.15 AED | 929.02 AED | -5.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Ras al-Khaimah Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,087.11 AED | 10,150.00 AED | -32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.06 | 5.00 | -1.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 732 | 28 |
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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 |