{"id":588,"date":"2022-02-07T13:13:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T13:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkcamel.ae\/?p=588"},"modified":"2022-02-07T14:26:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T14:26:14","slug":"the-cost-of-living-in-uae-for-expats-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkcamel.ae\/the-cost-of-living-in-uae-for-expats-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cost of Living in UAE for Expats 2022.."},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Living in Dubai was always one of my dreams. Experiencing the tallest tower in the world (Burj Khalifa) and the most iconic hotel (Burj al Arab), a multitude of opportunities, amazing buildings, lifestyle and everything else in between. Dubai is known as one of the most expensive cities in the world for tourists to visit, but the question is what are the costs to actually live here as an expat?<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re temporarily relocating or moving to Dubai permanently, it\u2019s helpful to learn what life will cost and the basics of living. You can move for an affordable living or a modern lavish lifestyle \u2014 the choice is completely yours to make.<\/p>\n<p>I moved to Dubai in 2014 and am now in my 8<sup>th<\/sup> year and this incredible city is now my second home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Housing Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0major\u00a0expense\u00a0in\u00a0Dubai\u00a0is\u00a0housing,\u00a0which\u00a0varies\u00a0in price\u00a0depending\u00a0on\u00a0the area, size, building or compound, and additional services.\u00a0In\u00a0Dubai,\u00a0rent\u00a0per month\u00a0ranges\u00a0from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre: 3,500 AED &#8211; 7,500 AED<\/li>\n<li>Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre: 2,300 AED &#8211; 5,000 AED<\/li>\n<li>Apartment (2 bedroom) in City Centre: 7:500AED \u2013 10,000 AED<\/li>\n<li>Apartment (2 bedroom) Outside of Centre 4,000 AED &#8211; 5,000 AED<\/li>\n<li>Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre: 7,000 AED \u2013 15,000 AED<\/li>\n<li>Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre: 5,000 AED \u2013 11,000 AED<\/li>\n<li>Villa (4 bedroom) Outside of Centre: 13,000 AED \u2013 30,000 AED<\/li>\n<li>Villa (4 bedrooms) in City Centre: 30,000 \u2013 50,000 AED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Groceries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should also consider the cost of groceries. Dubai has a great selection of supermarkets, so you can either get the best deals from local supermarkets or import groceries. Here is a list of grocery essentials and their approximate prices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milk (regular), (1 liter): 5.89 AED<\/li>\n<li>Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g): 4.52 AED<\/li>\n<li>Rice (white), (1kg): 6.89 AED<\/li>\n<li>Eggs (regular) (12): 9.52 AED<\/li>\n<li>Local Cheese (1kg): 33.81 AED<\/li>\n<li>Chicken Fillets (1kg): 23.33 AED<\/li>\n<li>Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat): 39.46 AED<\/li>\n<li>Apples (1kg): 8.11 AED<\/li>\n<li>Banana (1kg): 6.09 AED<\/li>\n<li>Oranges (1kg): 5.99 AED<\/li>\n<li>Tomato (1kg): 4.90 AED<\/li>\n<li>Potato (1kg): 3.63 AED<\/li>\n<li>Onion (1kg): 3.04 AED<\/li>\n<li>Lettuce (1 head): 6.43 AED<\/li>\n<li>Water (1.5-liter bottle): 2.02 AED<\/li>\n<li>Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro): 22.00 AED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fact that Dubai has one of the best public transportation networks in the world means that transportation is never an issue. Residents of Dubai can travel by Metro, Tram, Public Buses, and Taxis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Have a look at the approximate transportation cost in Dubai:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-way Ticket (Local Transport): 7.50 AED<\/li>\n<li>Monthly Pass (Regular Price): 300.00 AED<\/li>\n<li>Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): 12.00 AED<\/li>\n<li>Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): 2.48 AED<\/li>\n<li>Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff): 30.00 AED<\/li>\n<li>Gasoline (1 liter): 2.46 AED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Utilities Cost\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According\u00a0to\u00a0a\u00a0recent\u00a0study,\u00a0Dubai\u00a0has\u00a0the\u00a0highest\u00a0utility\u00a0prices\u00a0compared to other countries. However,\u00a0the\u00a0cost\u00a0is\u00a0reasonable\u00a0in\u00a0comparison\u00a0with\u00a0salaries in Dubai. Utility expenses in Dubai\u00a0include\u00a0the\u00a0following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment: 500 AED \u2013 1,200 AED<\/li>\n<li>1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans): 0.30 AED \u2013 0.77 AED<\/li>\n<li>Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable\/ADSL): 250 AED \u2013 450 AED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Healthcare Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Health insurance is mandatory\u00a0in Dubai, and companies\u00a0are\u00a0required to\u00a0provide\u00a0it\u00a0to their employees\u00a0as\u00a0soon as\u00a0the work visa is issued. Sponsors\u00a0must\u00a0also\u00a0provide\u00a0coverage\u00a0for\u00a0resident dependents. Most\u00a0companies in Dubai provide health insurance to\u00a0their\u00a0employees, his wife and children, while if not, the health insurance in Dubai can start from 1000 AED.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Restaurants Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>There are a variety of\u00a0restaurants in Dubai,\u00a0from fast food &amp; budget restaurants to the most expensive Restaurants in Dubai.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant: 30 AED \u2013 75 AED<\/li>\n<li>Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course: 200 AED \u2013 500 AED<\/li>\n<li>McMeal at McDonald&#8217;s (or Equivalent Combo Meal): 25 AED \u2013 32 AED<\/li>\n<li>Cappuccino (regular): 10 AED \u2013 30 AED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Entertainment Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you\u00a0live\u00a0in Dubai,\u00a0you can\u00a0take\u00a0advantage\u00a0of\u00a0many free attractions\u00a0such as parks, beaches, malls, and historical\u00a0sites.\u00a0Even if your goal is to save money, you must keep a certain amount for entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>A Cinema ticket in Dubai will cost you 45 AED per ticket, while GYM fees for 1 adult range from 125 AED \u2013 500 AED per month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I\u00a0Save Money in Dubai?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u00a0can\u00a0save money living in Dubai,\u00a0regardless\u00a0of\u00a0how much\u00a0money\u00a0you earn. You\u00a0do\u00a0this\u00a0by\u00a0reducing\u00a0expenditure\u00a0and\u00a0growing\u00a0your\u00a0investable\u00a0income\u00a0through\u00a0the\u00a0most\u00a0effective\u00a0methods. Saving is\u00a0ultimately\u00a0about what you do with your money and how you\u00a0decide to invest it.<\/p>\n<p>Please comment below with any specific questions you may have, and I will happily answer them. Thanks for reading.:)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Best Wishes,<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Joyce Torres<br \/>\nRecruitment Coordinator @ Pink Camel[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Living in Dubai was always one of my dreams. 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