Ygroup No im-82(I) Sattarova Nozima. Country: The United Arab Emirates Introduction. About country The United Arab Emirates

The average cost of living for family of four is about about 12,000 AED per month (3,000 USD). Without rent, this includes items such as groceries, transport, leisure activity, and eating out at restaurants. A single person can expCost of Living

If you are wondering if it is expensive to live in the UAE, the answer is yes. While the cost of living in the UAE fluctuates depending on the emirate, overall the cost is high. Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai have slipped in the global rankings for most expensive cities for expats. However, in both areas expats can still expect to put half of their paycheck towards rent alone.

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  Most expensive emirate: Dubai (with Abu Dhabi as a close second)
  
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  Cheapest emirate: Ajman
  

Average Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, and Dubai
Emirate Cost of Living for Single Person Cost of Living for Family of Four Abu Dhabi 8,200 AED (2,230 USD) 20,330 AED (5,535 USD) Ajman 10,090 AED (2,750 USD) 13,200 AED (3,595 USD) Dubai 9,420 AED (2,565 USD) 22,970 AED (6,255 USD)
Living Expenses in the UAE
Compared to rent prices, everyday living expenses in the UAE are not astronomical. The average cost of living for family of four is about about 12,000 AED per month (3,000 USD). Without rent, this includes items such as groceries, transport, leisure activity, and eating out at restaurants. A single person can expect to pay about 3,000 AED (800 USD).
UAE Food and Alcohol Prices
Grocery Item AED USD Milk 6 2 Loaf of bread 5 1 One dozen eggs 11 3 Chicken breast 28 8 Apples (1 kg) 8 2 Tomatoes (1 kg) 6 2
Because of Sharia law, alcohol is only sold at certain restaurants, hotels, and clubs. Residents need a special license to consume alcohol. Read more about this in the Crime and Punishment section below. That being said, alcohol is expensive in the UAE. One bottle of will cost around 58 AED (16 USD). Beer is about 16 AED (4 USD).