Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
#845
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Nomad Score:
70%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$900.00
$2,800.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in 1-bedroom hotel or serviced apartment |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for snacks and occasional groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for taxis and metro rides |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$700.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for 2 meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$250.00
$30.00
|
Daily average for tours, attractions, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$350.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$20.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged cost for residency/visa processing |
| Total |
$1,650.00
$5,250.00
$235.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,300.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Alcohol is relatively expensive due to taxes and import costs.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local eateries offer more affordable options compared to tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Standard international fast food chains pricing.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Additional per kilometer charge.
per km