Hi everyone,
Every year, we invite expats who are living in the United Arab Emirates to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in the United Arab Emirates.
We would like to thank you in advance for your contribution.
Regarding accommodation, how much does it cost to rent or buy an apartment or a house in the United Arab Emirates?
How much do you pay on average for public transport (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?
How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?
Concerning your food expenses : how much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta? What is the average price of your monthly food shopping?
How much does it cost to have health insurance? How much for a health specialist's consultation in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does childcare cost on average per month? What about school fees?
How much do you pay for electricity, gas, water, internet, mobile's subscription etc., per month?
How much do you spend on leisure in the United Arab Emirates (cinema,sport, etc)?
Feel free to add any other daily expenses that you have in mind.
Thank you for sharing,
Loïc
Cost of Living in the United Arab Emirates in 2020
Accommodation- 3 bedroom Villa @ 155000 AED /year -Jumeirah 2
Basic Food items @ 1500 AEd /Month..
Total Average shoping Basket @ 4500 AED/Month
Average entertainement @ 1500 AEd (this includes e-life&Netflix subscriptions)
Utilities @ average 1250 AED/Month
No current education expenses..but 2017 school fees for one daughter @ wellington was about 110000 AED/Year all Inclusive
Based on household of 2 and no children just 1 pet. Jebel Ali area 1 bedroom apartment 40,000 per year. Food, cleaning and general home things around 1000-1200 per month including cat food etc
Pasta, bread and these kind of items can be found at A reasonable price and of course their is the more high end products that are the similar just a little more expensive (depending on where you shop I guess)
Internet home WiFi 550pm
Phone bills vary depending on package needed.
Thanks for sharing. On the other hand am also looking out for a job in university sector. That would really help me out.
Thanks ji
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