Cost of Living Comparison Between Sharjah and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 30.7% higher than in Sharjah (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 59.1% higher than in Sharjah | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 122.6% higher than in Sharjah | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 96.9% higher than in Sharjah | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 20.3% higher than in Sharjah | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 39.6% higher than in Sharjah | |
Restaurants | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 AED | 40.00 AED | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +275.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 AED | 35.00 AED | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 30.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 37.50 AED | 45.00 AED | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 15.74 AED | 21.49 AED | +36.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.08 AED | 4.13 AED | +34.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.02 AED | 2.66 AED | +160.3 % |
Markets | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 23.54 AED | 27.20 AED | +15.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.09 AED | 5.36 AED | +31.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.89 AED | 3.67 AED | +27.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.77 AED | 11.72 AED | +33.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.20 AED | 16.29 AED | +7.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.63 AED | 12.64 AED | +18.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 14.58 AED | 15.38 AED | +5.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.01 AED | 3.76 AED | +25.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.64 AED | 3.19 AED | +20.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.62 AED | 3.01 AED | +14.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.01 AED | 2.64 AED | +31.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 AED | 1.66 AED | +4.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.39 AED | 1.99 AED | +43.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.73 AED | 6.14 AED | +29.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.94 AED | 2.33 AED | +20.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 AED | 55.00 AED | +175.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.16 AED | 11.94 AED | +66.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.57 AED | 17.64 AED | +52.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 24.00 AED | 23.00 AED | -4.2 % |
Transportation | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8.00 AED | 6.50 AED | -18.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 14.00 AED | 12.00 AED | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 AED | 4.83 AED | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 26.00 AED | 30.00 AED | +15.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.38 AED | 11.52 AED | +1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 140,191.00 AED | 150,000.00 AED | +7.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 79,526.67 AED | 83,689.83 AED | +5.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 639.77 AED | 753.75 AED | +17.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 235.00 AED | 215.54 AED | -8.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 342.90 AED | 351.95 AED | +2.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 192.25 AED | 332.35 AED | +72.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 63.12 AED | 182.20 AED | +188.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,058.33 AED | 2,729.03 AED | +157.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,750.00 AED | 53,179.49 AED | +156.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 177.69 AED | 229.31 AED | +29.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 307.00 AED | 215.00 AED | -30.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 247.50 AED | 358.78 AED | +45.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 267.50 AED | 349.36 AED | +30.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,500.00 AED | 7,791.67 AED | +122.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,400.00 AED | 4,772.22 AED | +40.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,785.00 AED | 14,854.15 AED | +156.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,149.31 AED | 10,052.27 AED | +142.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,230.96 AED | 1,671.85 AED | +35.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 836.12 AED | 981.15 AED | +17.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sharjah Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,793.75 AED | 15,085.54 AED | +122.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.56 | 5.06 | +10.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |