Cost of Living Comparison Between Fujairah and Sharjah 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sharjah are 8.0% lower than in Fujairah (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sharjah are 0.5% lower than in Fujairah | |
| Rent Prices in Sharjah are 21.1% higher than in Fujairah | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sharjah are 14.5% lower than in Fujairah | |
| Groceries Prices in Sharjah are 8.0% lower than in Fujairah | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sharjah is 0.8% higher than in Fujairah | |
Restaurants | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 AED | 20.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 155.00 AED | 80.00 AED | -48.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 32.50 AED | 29.50 AED | -9.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 23.64 AED | 27.50 AED | +16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 AED | 40.00 AED | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 16.18 AED | 15.50 AED | -4.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.04 AED | 3.08 AED | -23.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 AED | 1.02 AED | -44.3 % |
Markets | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.00 AED | 23.54 AED | +7.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.74 AED | 4.15 AED | +10.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.95 AED | 2.81 AED | -4.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.08 AED | 8.63 AED | -4.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.87 AED | 14.36 AED | +3.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.87 AED | 10.13 AED | -26.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 14.93 AED | 14.00 AED | -6.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.39 AED | 2.97 AED | -12.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.66 AED | 2.62 AED | -1.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.64 AED | 2.57 AED | -2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.01 AED | 2.00 AED | -0.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 AED | 1.58 AED | -7.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.39 AED | 1.34 AED | -3.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.62 AED | 4.71 AED | +1.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.77 AED | 1.91 AED | +7.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 27.51 AED | 20.00 AED | -27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 13.25 AED | 7.16 AED | -45.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.50 AED | 11.57 AED | -48.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.81 AED | 23.50 AED | +7.7 % |
Transportation | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.25 AED | 8.00 AED | -22.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 636.27 AED | 250.00 AED | -60.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 AED | 14.00 AED | +154.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.98 AED | 4.83 AED | +62.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.27 AED | 26.00 AED | +2.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.21 AED | 11.30 AED | +0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 125,845.80 AED | 140,191.00 AED | +11.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 65,276.48 AED | 79,357.14 AED | +21.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 455.89 AED | 617.75 AED | +35.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 175.00 AED | 228.50 AED | +30.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 358.62 AED | 338.84 AED | -5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 197.76 AED | 186.58 AED | -5.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 142.28 AED | 63.12 AED | -55.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 AED | 43.50 AED | +8.8 % |
Childcare | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,101.07 AED | 1,018.18 AED | -7.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,500.00 AED | 20,363.64 AED | -28.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 183.03 AED | 179.17 AED | -2.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 142.16 AED | 305.56 AED | +114.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 301.44 AED | 243.85 AED | -19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 231.75 AED | 264.55 AED | +14.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,400.00 AED | 3,500.00 AED | +45.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,000.00 AED | 3,400.00 AED | +70.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,500.00 AED | 5,785.00 AED | +5.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,000.00 AED | 4,149.31 AED | +3.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 477.33 AED | 1,230.96 AED | +157.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 444.71 AED | 836.12 AED | +88.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Fujairah Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,776.00 AED | 6,793.75 AED | +0.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.34 | 4.56 | +240.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 8 | 73 |
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| Cost of Living in Sharjah | 69.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ajman | 72.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubai | 73.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 73.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Ain | 110.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 160.90 miles |
Cities near Sharjah: | Cost of Living in Fujairah | 71.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 74.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 76.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 105.80 miles |