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Dubai real estate from $500.

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Cost Breakdown

Category
🏠 Housing
$350.00
$900.00
$45.00
πŸ”Œ Utilities
$70.00
$120.00
$0.00
πŸ“Ά Internet & Mobile
$15.00
$40.00
$3.00
πŸ›’ Groceries
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
πŸš— Transportation
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
🍽️ Dining Out
$40.00
$400.00
$25.00
🎟️ Leisure Activities
$25.00
$100.00
$8.00
πŸ₯ Health Insurance
$10.00
$150.00
$5.00
πŸ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
Total
$680.00
$2,170.00
$101.00
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)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
β˜• Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.80
Local draft beer prices; imported beers may cost more. per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.00
Typical local restaurant; prices can be lower outside city center. per meal
πŸ” Fast Food Combo
$5.00
Standard fast food chains; prices stable year-round. per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.20
Seasonal variation; spring prices slightly higher than autumn harvest. per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.80
Local bakery prices; white bread common. per loaf
πŸ₯› Milk
$0.90
Fresh milk from local dairies; prices stable. per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.50
Common imported staple; prices steady. per kg
πŸ₯© Chicken Fillets
$3.50
Locally produced; prices may rise slightly in spring. per kg
πŸ– Beef
$7.00
Higher cost due to import reliance; varies by cut. per kg
πŸ₯‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$6.00
Local and imported wines; prices vary by brand. per bottle
πŸš• Taxi Start
$1.00
Base fare for most taxi apps. per trip
πŸš• Taxi per km
$0.40
Standard per kilometer rate; may increase during peak hours. per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$10.00
Covers metro, buses, and trams; affordable public transport. per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Prices influenced by global oil market; stable recently. per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$7.00
Includes data and calls; competitive market keeps prices low. per month
πŸ’» Internet (60 Mbps+)
$12.00
Reliable broadband; prices vary slightly by provider. per month
πŸ‹οΈ Gym Membership
$25.00
Mid-range gyms; premium clubs cost more. per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Weekend rates higher; weekday rates can be 20-30% cheaper. per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Standard ticket price; 3D or IMAX cost extra. per ticket
πŸ‘– Jeans
$30.00
Mid-range brand; imported jeans cost more. per pair
πŸ‘— Summer Dress
$25.00
Local brands; prices vary by material and style. per dress
πŸ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$50.00
Mid-range international brands; local brands cheaper. per pair

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