Cost of Living in Dubai
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Average Monthly Cost
$4,200
per month
Budget
$1,410
Mid-Range
$2,067
Comfortable
$3,930
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $920 | $1150 | $1750 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $360 | $485 | $1420 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $182 | $260 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $1,410 | $2,067 | $3,930 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$1750/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1150/mo
Hostel$30/night
Airbnb$2600/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$11
Mid-range Restaurant$38
Weekly Groceries$70
Coffee$4.5
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$260
SIM Card (Data)$30/mo
Gym Membership$80/mo
How Dubai Compares
+207%
vs Asia
average
+137%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇦🇪Dubai$4,200/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Dubai
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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