Price Rankings for Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

48^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 562 Cities in the World.
51^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) (Transportation) out of 254 Cities in the World.
76^th Cheapest Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) (Transportation) out of 297 Cities in the World.

5^th Most Expensive Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 555 Cities in the World.
1^st Most Expensive Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) (Restaurants) out of 541 Cities in the World.
25^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (Regular Size) (Restaurants) out of 559 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

28^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 125 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (Regular Size) (Restaurants) out of 124 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 124 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 123 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

4^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) (Transportation) out of 23 Cities in Western Asia
5^th Cheapest Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) (Transportation) out of 25 Cities in Western Asia
7^th Cheapest Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) (Transportation) out of 20 Cities in Western Asia

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (Regular Size) (Restaurants) out of 37 Cities in Western Asia
1^st Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 36 Cities in Western Asia
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 37 Cities in Western Asia

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

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