Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah

Summary:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 18,876.4R$ (12,220.2AED), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 5,379.6R$ (3,482.6AED), excluding rent.
  • Ras al-Khaimah is 22.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Ras al-Khaimah is, on average, 30.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 77.23 R$ 30.89-115.85
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 278.05 R$ 154.47-772.35
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 38.62 R$ 38.62-43.25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 61.79 R$ 46.34-77.23
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 57.93 R$ 54.06-77.23
Cappuccino (regular) 32.05 R$ 9.27-38.62
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 7.47 R$ 4.63-15.45
Water (12 oz small bottle) 3.26 R$ 1.54-12.36
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 34.03 R$ 23.39-40.93
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 6.83 R$ 4.19-16.82
Rice (white), (1 lb) 5.06 R$ 2.45-10.51
Eggs (regular) (12) 13.87 R$ 7.41-18.54
Local Cheese (1 lb) 32.76 R$ 28.03-70.07
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 21.33 R$ 8.41-49.05
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 35.03 R$ 21.02-56.05
Apples (1 lb) 5.96 R$ 2.80-7.01
Banana (1 lb) 4.79 R$ 2.80-8.41
Oranges (1 lb) 3.92 R$ 2.80-10.51
Tomato (1 lb) 3.23 R$ 2.10-4.62
Potato (1 lb) 2.50 R$ 1.40-3.50
Onion (1 lb) 2.65 R$ 1.75-4.20
Lettuce (1 head) 9.50 R$ 6.18-12.36
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.90 R$ 2.32-4.63
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 77.23 R$ 30.89-154.47
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 16.61 R$ 7.72-46.34
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 19.31 R$ 12.36-77.23
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 38.62 R$ 33.98-46.34
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 13.52 R$ 7.72-23.17
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 363.00 R$
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 7.72 R$ 6.95-18.54
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 8.30 R$ 4.18-12.43
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 46.34 R$
Gasoline (1 gallon) 16.84 R$ 14.62-17.54
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 257,696.74 R$ 253,232.58-257,696.74
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 134,542.89 R$ 126,510.48-131,299.03
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 812.17 R$ 562.71-1,181.69
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 247.15 R$ 154.47-347.56
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 543.31 R$ 386.17-695.11
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 294.90 R$ 193.09-463.41
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 231.70 R$ 77.23-308.94
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 75.30 R$ 61.79-92.68
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,390.23 R$ 926.82-1,853.63
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 32,129.64 R$ 24,715.11-69,511.25
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 566.39 R$ 308.94-772.35
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 360.43 R$ 308.94-463.41
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 695.11 R$ 463.41-772.35
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 772.35 R$ 231.70-926.82
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 4,290.04 R$ 2,780.45-7,723.47
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 4,548.27 R$ 3,089.39-7,723.47
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 12,026.55 R$ 6,178.78-18,536.33
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 9,599.17 R$ 5,406.43-15,446.94
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,628.95 R$ 1,865.57-3,243.83
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,147.71 R$ 926.81-1,435.06
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 12,318.94 R$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.92 4.75-5.00

Prices in Ras al-Khaimah

This city had 355 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
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3 Comments so far
Saveplus UAE on Mar 21, 2025:
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