Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$1,200.00
$2,500.00
$150.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$300.00
$500.00
$20.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$100.00
$200.00
$15.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$150.00
$600.00
$50.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$100.00
$300.00
$30.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$100.00
$400.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
Total
$2,210.00
$5,000.00
$275.00
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

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,500.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$300.00
Prices can vary based on location and amenities offered. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$5.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$8.00
Prices vary significantly between bars and restaurants. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.00
Typical price for a meal at a budget restaurant. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Prices may vary slightly by brand and location. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$3.00
Prices can fluctuate based on season and supply. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$1.50
Standard price for a loaf of white bread. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Prices may vary slightly by brand. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$2.50
Price for standard long-grain rice. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$6.00
Prices can vary based on quality and source. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$12.00
Prices vary based on cut and quality. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices can vary widely based on brand and store. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$3.00
Initial fare for taxis in Dubai. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate per kilometer. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$80.00
Covers all public transport options. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$0.70
Prices can fluctuate based on global oil prices. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$30.00
Basic plan with limited data. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
Standard pricing for high-speed internet. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$60.00
Prices vary by gym and location. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Prices may vary by facility. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard price for a regular screening. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$50.00
Prices vary by brand and store. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$40.00
Prices can vary based on brand and style. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$70.00
Prices vary by brand and model. per pair