| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Dh46.00 | Moderate | 328th/561 | 9th/125 | 9th/38 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Dh300.00 | High | 140th/545 | 4th/122 | 4th/36 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Dh35.00 | Moderate | 232th/414 | 4th/103 | 4th/30 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Dh50.00 | Very High | 1st/541 | 1st/109 | 1st/30 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Dh47.50 | Very High | 3rd/489 | 2nd/98 | 2nd/26 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Dh22.47 | Very High | 25th/559 | 1st/124 | 1st/37 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Dh5.38 | Low | 382th/557 | 18th/125 | 14th/38 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Dh3.17 | Low | 388th/560 | 13th/125 | 10th/38 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Dh6.66 | High | 127th/560 | 40th/123 | 12th/37 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Dh4.61 | Low | 397th/558 | 41st/123 | 11st/37 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Dh4.17 | Moderate | 258th/557 | 16th/125 | 9th/38 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Dh12.86 | Moderate | 298th/561 | 10th/124 | 9th/38 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Dh21.89 | High | 214th/543 | 33th/118 | 8th/36 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Dh14.38 | Moderate | 315th/551 | 17th/121 | 12th/37 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Dh19.61 | Low | 389th/543 | 41st/121 | 26th/36 |
| Apples (1 lb) | Dh4.25 | Low | 336th/552 | 42th/122 | 11st/38 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Dh3.16 | Moderate | 250th/559 | 35th/124 | 20th/38 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Dh3.06 | Low | 381st/531 | 47th/120 | 13th/37 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Dh2.16 | Very Low | 468th/550 | 63th/121 | 29th/38 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Dh1.72 | Low | 400th/545 | 46th/121 | 17th/37 |
| Onions (1 lb) | Dh1.61 | Low | 416th/542 | 50th/120 | 19th/38 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Dh5.12 | Moderate | 301st/531 | 24th/117 | 14th/38 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Dh2.34 | Low | 416th/547 | 40th/122 | 21st/36 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Dh60.00 | Very High | 47th/530 | 17th/102 | 4th/26 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Dh10.19 | Very High | 90th/521 | 8th/104 | 5th/28 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Dh11.72 | High | 143th/479 | 16th/96 | 5th/26 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Dh23.00 | Moderate | 235th/402 | 11st/94 | 8th/24 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Dh6.00 | Moderate | 245th/494 | 10th/108 | 10th/35 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Dh320.00 | Very High | 75th/407 | 3rd/81 | 2nd/24 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Dh12.00 | High | 154th/403 | 14th/102 | 12th/30 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Dh4.02 | Low | 277th/357 | 37th/95 | 21st/25 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Dh30.00 | Low | 222th/297 | 20th/71 | 14th/20 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Dh3.11 | Very Low | 515th/562 | 98th/125 | 24th/38 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Dh100,000.00 | Very Low | 204th/254 | 33th/60 | 20th/23 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Dh82,715.79 | Very Low | 445th/528 | 62th/112 | 19th/35 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Dh873.11 | High | 144th/538 | 3rd/120 | 3rd/34 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Dh203.50 | Very High | 74th/560 | 3rd/124 | 3rd/37 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Dh355.00 | Very High | 5th/555 | 2nd/123 | 2nd/36 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Dh330.48 | Very High | 22th/544 | 8th/118 | 7th/35 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Dh176.75 | Very High | 13th/395 | 2nd/100 | 2nd/30 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Dh55.00 | High | 123th/476 | 6th/111 | 6th/31 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Dh3,211.11 | High | 143th/410 | 14th/112 | 6th/35 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Dh64,087.09 | High | 130th/380 | 17th/97 | 4th/30 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Dh283.12 | High | 204th/510 | 12th/115 | 8th/31 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Dh216.88 | Very High | 39th/471 | 7th/110 | 6th/30 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Dh371.43 | Moderate | 238th/527 | 25th/120 | 19th/34 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Dh380.56 | Low | 287th/476 | 22th/111 | 12th/30 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Dh9,013.75 | Very High | 25th/556 | 3rd/124 | 2nd/37 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Dh5,388.10 | Very High | 58th/552 | 5th/124 | 3rd/37 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Dh16,958.33 | Very High | 25th/550 | 3rd/122 | 1st/36 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Dh11,570.59 | Very High | 26th/550 | 4th/121 | 2nd/36 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Dh2,471.85 | Very High | 93th/506 | 16th/110 | 5th/33 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Dh1,458.04 | High | 110th/500 | 14th/109 | 4th/32 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Dh15,247.21 | Very High | 91st/556 | 4th/123 | 3rd/36 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.54 | Low | 330th/520 | 81st/112 | 27th/32 |