Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Ljubljana 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ljubljana is 5.5% lower than in Dubai (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ljubljana is 24.6% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Ljubljana are 50.7% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ljubljana are 11.7% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Ljubljana are 14.2% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ljubljana is 36.7% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 AED (9.17 €) |
63.23 AED (14.50 €) |
+58.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
300.00 AED (68.79 €) |
261.65 AED (60.00 €) |
-12.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 AED (8.03 €) |
36.63 AED (8.40 €) |
+4.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
50.00 AED (11.47 €) |
13.08 AED (3.00 €) |
-73.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 AED (11.47 €) |
17.44 AED (4.00 €) |
-65.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
21.90 AED (5.02 €) |
10.17 AED (2.33 €) |
-53.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.49 AED (1.26 €) |
11.88 AED (2.73 €) |
+116.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.14 AED (0.72 €) |
7.89 AED (1.81 €) |
+151.3 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
6.72 AED (1.54 €) |
5.71 AED (1.31 €) |
-15.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.45 AED (1.02 €) |
7.41 AED (1.70 €) |
+66.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
4.02 AED (0.92 €) |
5.26 AED (1.21 €) |
+31.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.28 AED (3.04 €) |
14.88 AED (3.41 €) |
+12.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
18.99 AED (4.35 €) |
24.90 AED (5.71 €) |
+31.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.09 AED (3.23 €) |
17.72 AED (4.06 €) |
+25.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
19.41 AED (4.45 €) |
21.93 AED (5.03 €) |
+13.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
4.31 AED (0.99 €) |
3.59 AED (0.82 €) |
-16.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.12 AED (0.72 €) |
2.98 AED (0.68 €) |
-4.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.01 AED (0.69 €) |
3.85 AED (0.88 €) |
+28.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.31 AED (0.53 €) |
5.98 AED (1.37 €) |
+158.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.80 AED (0.41 €) |
2.36 AED (0.54 €) |
+30.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.74 AED (0.40 €) |
2.78 AED (0.64 €) |
+59.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.12 AED (1.17 €) |
6.76 AED (1.55 €) |
+32.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.25 AED (0.51 €) |
3.55 AED (0.81 €) |
+58.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 AED (16.05 €) |
26.17 AED (6.00 €) |
-62.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
9.27 AED (2.13 €) |
5.79 AED (1.33 €) |
-37.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.80 AED (2.71 €) |
7.92 AED (1.82 €) |
-32.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
23.00 AED (5.27 €) |
23.55 AED (5.40 €) |
+2.4 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 AED (1.38 €) |
5.67 AED (1.30 €) |
-5.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
330.00 AED (75.67 €) |
161.35 AED (37.00 €) |
-51.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
12.00 AED (2.75 €) |
8.50 AED (1.95 €) |
-29.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 AED (0.92 €) |
7.65 AED (1.75 €) |
+90.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 AED (6.88 €) |
74.05 AED (16.98 €) |
+146.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.88 AED (0.66 €) |
6.62 AED (1.52 €) |
+129.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 AED (27,517.59 €) |
114,027.42 AED (26,148.00 €) |
-5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
81,505.88 AED (18,690.38 €) |
94,838.72 AED (21,747.78 €) |
+16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
917.42 AED (210.38 €) |
1,205.59 AED (276.46 €) |
+31.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
221.38 AED (50.77 €) |
72.27 AED (16.57 €) |
-67.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
352.31 AED (80.79 €) |
163.59 AED (37.51 €) |
-53.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
272.62 AED (62.52 €) |
198.07 AED (45.42 €) |
-27.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
176.59 AED (40.49 €) |
76.00 AED (17.43 €) |
-57.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
51.00 AED (11.69 €) |
34.89 AED (8.00 €) |
-31.6 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,052.38 AED (699.95 €) |
2,299.52 AED (527.31 €) |
-24.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
61,386.52 AED (14,076.74 €) |
53,365.86 AED (12,237.50 €) |
-13.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
265.75 AED (60.94 €) |
408.10 AED (93.58 €) |
+53.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
239.50 AED (54.92 €) |
155.98 AED (35.77 €) |
-34.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
412.38 AED (94.56 €) |
407.54 AED (93.45 €) |
-1.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
420.00 AED (96.31 €) |
529.01 AED (121.31 €) |
+26.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,699.80 AED (1,994.98 €) |
3,970.35 AED (910.45 €) |
-54.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,365.79 AED (1,230.45 €) |
3,261.19 AED (747.83 €) |
-39.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
16,541.24 AED (3,793.13 €) |
7,899.08 AED (1,811.36 €) |
-52.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,430.77 AED (2,621.23 €) |
5,636.39 AED (1,292.50 €) |
-50.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,470.07 AED (566.42 €) |
2,229.41 AED (511.23 €) |
-9.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,375.86 AED (315.50 €) |
1,707.17 AED (391.48 €) |
+24.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Ljubljana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
15,002.01 AED (3,440.16 €) |
7,159.15 AED (1,641.69 €) |
-52.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 | 3.77 | -16.3 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 9 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 375 | 66 | |
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