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World Ranking

5^th Most Expensive Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 385 Cities in the World.
14^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (Regular Size) (Restaurants) out of 386 Cities in the World.
14^th Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 384 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

17^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 88 Cities in Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Cappuccino (Regular Size) (Restaurants) out of 88 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 88 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 88 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

1^st Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 28 Cities in Western Asia
1^st Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 28 Cities in Western Asia
1^st Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 28 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	40.00 AED	Moderate	223^th/382	10^th/88	10^th/28
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	300.00 AED	High	83^th/383	3^rd/88	3^rd/28
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	35.00 AED	Moderate	156^th/332	3^rd/85	3^rd/26
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	49.00 AED	Very High	1^st/353	1^st/70	1^st/20
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	50.00 AED	Very High	1^st/321	1^st/65	1^st/18
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	21.50 AED	Very High	14^th/386	2^nd/88	2^nd/28
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	4.63 AED	Low	254^th/385	12^th/88	9^th/28
Bottled Water (12 oz)	3.12 AED	Low	252^th/384	10^th/88	6^th/28
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	7.00 AED	Very High	54^th/386	22^th/88	9^th/28
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	4.59 AED	Low	254^th/386	28^th/88	10^th/28
White Rice (1 lb)	3.88 AED	Moderate	173^th/385	13^th/88	9^th/28
Eggs (12, Large Size)	12.59 AED	Moderate	189^th/386	7^th/88	6^th/28
Local Cheese (1 lb)	19.31 AED	Moderate	197^th/384	28^th/86	6^th/27
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	15.52 AED	Moderate	172^th/385	11^st/88	7^th/28
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	20.51 AED	Low	234^th/381	24^th/87	16^th/28
Apples (1 lb)	3.97 AED	Moderate	229^th/386	36^th/88	9^th/28
Bananas (1 lb)	3.08 AED	Moderate	172^th/386	25^th/88	13^th/28
Oranges (1 lb)	2.80 AED	Low	280^th/385	37^th/88	12^th/28
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.21 AED	Very Low	317^th/382	41^st/88	19^th/28
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.82 AED	Low	263^th/385	30^th/88	12^th/28
Onions (1 lb)	1.74 AED	Low	282^th/385	38^th/88	16^th/28
Lettuce (1 Head)	5.21 AED	Moderate	194^th/381	16^th/85	9^th/28
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.36 AED	Low	276^th/384	24^th/88	12^th/28
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	60.00 AED	Very High	32^th/353	12^th/67	3^rd/20
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	9.59 AED	Very High	69^th/366	9^th/73	6^th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	11.67 AED	High	96^th/357	22^th/73	7^th/22
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	22.00 AED	Moderate	141^st/264	12^th/66	9^th/22
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	6.00 AED	Moderate	136^th/317	7^th/79	7^th/26
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	310.00 AED	Very High	43^th/218	3^rd/53	2^nd/16
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	78^th/213	10^th/67	8^th/20
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	4.02 AED	Low	112^th/165	20^th/58	9^th/13
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 AED	Low	66^th/107	9^th/37	4^th/10
Gasoline (1 Liter)	2.88 AED	Very Low	343^th/385	72^th/88	17^th/28
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	120,000.00 AED	Moderate	70^th/154	12^th/33	7^th/10
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	83,672.73 AED	Very Low	245^th/301	50^th/79	15^th/26
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	820.01 AED	High	112^th/378	5^th/87	5^th/28
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	225.57 AED	Very High	37^th/386	2^nd/88	2^nd/28
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	360.85 AED	Very High	5^th/385	3^rd/88	3^rd/28
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	313.33 AED	Very High	18^th/378	9^th/87	8^th/27
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	186.58 AED	Very High	3^rd/256	2^nd/76	2^nd/23
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	55.00 AED	High	66^th/309	1^st/77	1^st/24
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	3,153.33 AED	High	81^st/288	7^th/81	4^th/26
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	54,459.72 AED	High	77^th/236	13^th/75	2^nd/23
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	292.04 AED	High	130^th/362	8^th/83	7^th/26
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	232.46 AED	Very High	19^th/347	4^th/83	4^th/24
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	452.66 AED	Very High	34^th/374	6^th/86	6^th/27
Men's Leather Business Shoes	451.40 AED	High	114^th/348	7^th/83	4^th/25
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	9,029.40 AED	Very High	14^th/384	2^nd/88	1^st/28
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	5,797.43 AED	Very High	30^th/383	3^rd/88	1^st/28
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	16,917.66 AED	Very High	13^th/379	3^rd/88	1^st/28
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	11,352.94 AED	Very High	18^th/380	3^rd/88	1^st/28
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2,513.39 AED	Very High	54^th/324	12^th/75	2^nd/24
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,310.47 AED	High	95^th/313	13^th/69	4^th/22
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,941.06 AED	Very High	54^th/382	2^nd/87	1^st/28
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	4.48	Low	257^th/360	63^th/79	22^th/23

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