Cost of Living in Ajman
Summary of cost of living in Ajman, United Arab Emirates:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,728.1 (Dh10,020.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $780.6 (Dh2,867.2), excluding rent.
- Ajman is 39.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ajman is, on average, 56.0% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $5.99 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $27.23 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.17 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $10.89 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $12.25 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.47 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.78 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.38 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.89 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.19 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.68 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.54 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.52 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.74 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.83 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.59 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.69 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.42 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.46 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.48 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.85 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.54 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.89 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.63 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.27 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.26 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $4.08 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $68.06 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.54 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.10 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.17 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.77 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $45,420.07 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $22,028.74 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $150.76 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $49.69 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $85.22 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $78.27 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $9.98 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.61 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $483.26 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $5,717.43 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $57.72 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $61.26 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $85.01 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $93.93 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,813.34 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,609.73 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,892.88 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $4,951.70 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $210.14 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $130.83 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $2,246.13 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.00 | |
Prices in Ajman
This city had 124 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Umm Al Quwain | 21.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubai | 23.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Dhaid | 35.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 46.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 74.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 77.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Ain | 100.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Al Fujayrah | 103.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 108.70 miles |
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Mansour Magdy
on May 26, 2024:
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Danylo
on Apr 14, 2024:
Why did Ajman fall so low in the "Current Local Purchasing Power Index by City" ranking? He was on the 1st place in November and is now on the 211th place
Danylo
on Nov 14, 2023:
this city has been ranked 1st in the Purchasing Power Index for a long time, does this mean that you can put away the most money from the net median salary after all monthly expenses (after renting a house and paying utilities, after paying for food, etc.)?
Mohamed Mohamed
on Dec 30, 2022:
Health care average cost for a person without medical insurance 800 aed per month.