Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah
Summary of cost of living in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,431.8$ (12,605.0AED), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 977.3$ (3,589.8AED), excluding rent.
- Ras al-Khaimah is 46.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ras al-Khaimah is, on average, 73.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 AED | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 180.00 AED | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 25.00 AED | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 AED | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 AED | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.22 AED | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 5.35 AED | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 AED | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.76 AED | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.33 AED | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.23 AED | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.98 AED | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.21 AED | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.06 AED | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 25.85 AED | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.96 AED | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.05 AED | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.54 AED | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.22 AED | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.66 AED | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.76 AED | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.27 AED | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.01 AED | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 10.60 AED | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.60 AED | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 AED | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8.75 AED | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 235.00 AED | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 AED | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.38 AED | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.93 AED | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 165,382.00 AED | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 86,800.00 AED | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 554.69 AED | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 165.00 AED | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 360.82 AED | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 204.55 AED | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 150.00 AED | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 48.75 AED | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 900.00 AED | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,800.00 AED | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 450.00 AED | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 250.00 AED | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 475.00 AED | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 525.00 AED | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,962.50 AED | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,055.56 AED | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 8,312.50 AED | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,312.50 AED | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,676.92 AED | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 744.75 AED | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,284.62 AED | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.92 |
Prices in Ras al-Khaimah
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Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 71.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Meydan | 71.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubai | 73.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 74.00 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 151.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mussaffah (Muṣaffah) | 154.38 miles |
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on Mar 21, 2025:
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SHAIK ABDUL ALLAM
on Jan 17, 2022:
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