What does groceries cost in Dubai?

Basic groceries in Dubai cost: chicken breast (1kg) ($5), milk (1L) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($3), apples (1kg) ($2), bread (500g) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Dubai?

Dining out in Dubai: mid-range restaurant meal ($72), coffee ($7), local beer ($11), inexpensive meal ($12).

What does housing cost in Dubai?

Average monthly rent in Dubai: 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($3431), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($2032), 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($2138), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1452).

What does transportation cost in Dubai?

Transportation costs in Dubai: gasoline per liter ($0.78), monthly transport pass ($110.00).

What does utilities cost in Dubai?

Monthly utilities in Dubai: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($257), internet ($75).

What does entertainment cost in Dubai?

Entertainment costs in Dubai: movie ticket ($23), theater ticket ($145), gym membership ($63).

What does personal care cost in Dubai?

Personal care items in Dubai: deodorant ($4), shampoo ($6), toothpaste ($4), haircut ($12).

What does clothing cost in Dubai?

Clothing prices in Dubai: leather shoes ($87), jeans ($58), dress ($44), sneakers ($120).

What does healthcare cost in Dubai?

Healthcare costs in Dubai: cold medicine ($6), antibiotics ($10), doctor visit ($88).

What does other expenses cost in Dubai?

Costs in Dubai include: tablet ($544), tv ($202), microwave ($81), laundryDetergent ($12), cleaning ($10).

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Last updated:October 2, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.26

Bread 500g

$1.24

Chicken Breast 1kg

$5.08

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$4.96

Coca-Cola 2L

$2.17

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.48

Eggs (12)

$3.21

Local Cheese 1kg

$8.00

Milk 1L

$1.69

Potatoes 1kg

$1.26

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.58

Wine Bottle

$15.00

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$11.00

Cocktail

$22.00

Coffee

$7.00

Inexpensive Meal

$11.50

Mid-Range Meal

$72.00

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$2,138.00

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,452.00

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$3,431.00

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$2,032.00

Transportation

Car

$25,829.00

Gasoline 1L

$0.78

Monthly Pass

$110.00

Taxi Trip

$15.00

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$168.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$257.00

Internet

$75.00

Mobile Minute

$0.17

Entertainment

Cinema

$23.00

Gym

$63.00

Theater

$145.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$4.43

Haircut

$12.00

Shampoo

$5.86

Toilet Paper

$4.51

Toothpaste

$3.69

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$44.00

Jeans

$58.00

Leather Shoes

$87.00

Sneakers

$120.00

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$10.00

Cold Medicine

$6.00

Doctor Visit

$88.00

Other Expenses

Cleaning

$10.00

Laundry Detergent

$12.00

Microwave

$81.00

Tablet

$544.00

$202.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,680

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,546

Median rent based on analysis of 32 apartments in October

Minimum$746

Maximum$4,073

Groceries

$256

Food Outside

$694

Base Cost

$185

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