Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
#847
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Nomad Score:
61%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$600.00
$1,500.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$90.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for snacks and small purchases |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for taxis and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$400.00
$30.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$80.00
$250.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by employer for expats; tourists purchase separate travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or annual fees averaged monthly |
| Total |
$1,260.00
$3,220.00
$150.00
|
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)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Alcohol is available mainly in licensed venues; prices are higher than average.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local eateries offer affordable meals; international cuisine may cost more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Popular fast food chains with standard pricing.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.00
Prices fluctuate slightly with import seasons.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard white bread loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Locally produced and imported milk available.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Common staple, prices stable year-round.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$6.00
Locally sourced and imported options.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$12.00
Higher price due to import costs.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$20.00
Available in licensed stores; prices include taxes.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Standard starting fare in Sharjah.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Rates may vary slightly by time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Covers buses and some shared transport options.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.85
Prices subsidized but subject to global oil price changes.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.00
Includes moderate data and call packages.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$60.00
Reliable broadband with good coverage.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$45.00
Mid-range gyms; premium clubs cost more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Weekend rates slightly higher than weekdays.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$10.00
Standard ticket price for local cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brand pricing.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Lightweight fabrics preferred due to climate.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Popular international brands.
per pair