Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Umm Al Quwain 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Umm Al Quwain are 73.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Umm Al Quwain are 43.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Umm Al Quwain are 27.3% lower than in Dubai | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Dh46.00 | Dh22.00 | -52.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Dh300.00 | Dh100.00 | -66.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Dh35.00 | Dh30.00 | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Dh50.00 | Dh40.00 | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Dh47.50 | Dh45.00 | -5.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Dh22.47 | Dh13.72 | -38.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Dh5.48 | Dh3.12 | -43.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Dh3.17 | Dh1.40 | -55.8 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Dh6.66 | Dh6.66 | 0.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Dh4.61 | Dh4.35 | -5.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Dh4.17 | Dh2.49 | -40.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Dh12.86 | Dh7.36 | -42.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Dh21.89 | Dh13.00 | -40.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Dh14.38 | Dh9.25 | -35.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Dh19.61 | Dh13.72 | -30.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | Dh4.25 | Dh3.06 | -28.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Dh3.16 | Dh2.15 | -31.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Dh3.06 | Dh2.54 | -16.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Dh2.16 | Dh1.53 | -29.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Dh1.72 | Dh1.70 | -1.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | Dh1.61 | Dh1.61 | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Dh5.12 | Dh3.12 | -39.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Dh2.34 | Dh2.00 | -14.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Dh60.00 | Dh40.00 | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Dh10.19 | Dh6.00 | -41.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Dh11.72 | Dh8.33 | -28.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Dh23.00 | Dh23.00 | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Dh6.00 | Dh0.00 | -100.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Dh320.00 | Dh0.00 | -100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Dh12.00 | Dh12.00 | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Dh4.02 | Dh4.02 | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Dh30.00 | Dh30.00 | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Dh3.11 | Dh2.82 | -9.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Dh100,000.00 | Dh100,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Dh82,715.79 | Dh80,911.11 | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Dh873.11 | Dh553.75 | -36.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Dh203.50 | Dh182.50 | -10.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Dh355.00 | Dh313.00 | -11.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Dh330.48 | Dh166.67 | -49.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Dh176.75 | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Dh55.00 | Dh50.00 | -9.1 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Dh3,211.11 | Dh1,775.00 | -44.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Dh64,087.09 | Dh21,000.00 | -67.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Dh283.12 | Dh212.00 | -25.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Dh216.88 | Dh216.88 | 0.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Dh371.43 | Dh312.25 | -15.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Dh380.56 | Dh345.00 | -9.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Dh9,013.75 | Dh2,500.00 | -72.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Dh5,388.10 | Dh2,000.00 | -62.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Dh16,958.33 | Dh3,750.00 | -77.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Dh11,570.59 | Dh3,000.00 | -74.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Dh2,471.85 | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Dh1,458.03 | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Umm Al Quwain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Dh14,970.51 | Dh12,333.33 | -17.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.54 | 4.75 | +4.7 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 4 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 308 | 5 | |
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