Cost Of Living in Ras Al Khaimah 2025

Average monthly spending for singles, couples, students, and families in Ras Al Khaimah

Whether you're living in Ras Al Khaimah or planning to move there, it is very important to know the cost of living and the prices of things. Here we list the average spending for the four main population groups.

How much money can you save in Ras Al Khaimah every month?

We asked thousands of people what percentage of their income can they save in a month. Below are the answers.

What percentage of people in Ras Al Khaimah manage to save money from their income every month?

Almost 64% of the surveyed people in Ras Al Khaimah said that they can save some money at the end of each month while 36% said that aren't saving anything.

Percentage of people saving money by population group in Ras Al Khaimah

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

For most people, 9.2% to 28% of their monthly income is what they can allocate to their savings, with 16% being the average. The amount of money that people can save is approximately 3,500 AED on average with savings ranging from 350 AED to 52,000 AED.

67% of surveyed singles reported some of their income going to savings while 60% of couples said the same. 57% of families confirmed their ability to save money.

How much money do people actually save in Ras Al Khaimah?

Singles

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for singles

Interpretation and Analysis

Singles who can afford to save reported that they allocate from 12% to 29% of their monthly income to savings, with 19% being the average for most singles. The average amount of money that singles are able to save is 3,200 AED with 360 AED and 36,000 AED being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Couples

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for couples

Interpretation and Analysis

Couples who confirmed their ability to save reported saving equivalent to 10% to 28% of their monthly income, with 17% being the average for most couples. The average amount of money that couples can save is 4,600 AED with 710 AED and 42,000 AED being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Families

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for families

Interpretation and Analysis

Families in Ras Al Khaimah can save anywhere between 8.5% to 26% of their monthly income, with 15% being the average for most families. The average amount of money that families can put aside is 5,200 AED with 1,000 AED and 52,000 AED being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Singles

The average monthly expense for a single person living in Ras Al Khaimah is 8,100 AED. Expenses can range from 1,200 AED at the minimum level to 90,000 AED at the highest end.

Couples

The average monthly spending of couples in Ras Al Khaimah is 12,000 AED. Expenditure can range from 1,800 AED to 110,000 AED per month.

Families

The average cost of living for families in Ras Al Khaimah is 13,000 AED per month. Families spend anywhere from 2,600 AED to 130,000 AED.

Students

The average monthly expenditure for students in Ras Al Khaimah is 5,900 AED. Students spend from 910 AED to 66,000 AED per month.

Expenditure to Income Ratio in Ras Al Khaimah

One of the most definite ways to determine how affordable a place is measuring the ratio of expenses to salary. A high expense-to-income to ratio indicates a high cost-of-living index while a low expenditure-to-salary ratio means the place is affordable to live in.

Expense to income distribution levels

Interpretation and Analysis

The average spending-to-salary ratio in Ras Al Khaimah is 77% This means that on average, people spend around 77% of their income for living. According to the distribution table, 17% of the population spend approximately 60% to 70% of their income every month.

Individual
69%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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62%

77%

Couple
72%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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65%

80%

Family
82%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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74%

92%

Financial Literacy in

Financial literacy is the knowledge of concepts and principles related to personal finance that allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding their money such as budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, managing debt, financial risk management, and planning.

Financial Leteracy71%

We asked residents of whether they acquired any adequate personal financial training in their lives. Approximately 29% of the people who participated in the survey said that they are not well informed about the topics of budgeting, saving, etc., and just manage things based on their own experience, while 71% said that they know about the general principles of personal finance from sources other than their own experience.

Difficulty in Budgeting and Financial Planning

We wanted to understand whether residents of have problems or difficulties in managing their expenditures and savings so we asked people one simple question: do you struggle with your personal finances? 23% of the participants reported that they indeed struggle in creating budgets and in organizing their finances while 77% said that they have everything under control.

Struggles with finance23%

Easily manages finances77%

Typical saving choices for people in Ras Al Khaimah

Where do people choose to put their savings?

Saving Challenges in Ras Al Khaimah

Reasons that make it difficult for people to save money

We wanted to understand what is stopping people from maximizing their savings in Ras Al Khaimah. Listed below are the answers given by the survey participants.

Around 6% of the people said that their salary is too low to accommodate a portion for savings while 9% said that the high cost of living leaves little room for savings. 16% of the residents said that they are burdened with debt and find it challenging to save money. 11% reported that they just don't have the knowledge or discipline to create and stick to a budget, leading to overspending and an inability to save. 10% blamed impulsive spending as the reason for saving inability. Around 6% said that unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs are derailing their savings goals. 6% bluntly said that they don't see the purpose of it and prefer to live each day to the fullest. 19% reported that they understand the value of saving but are putting off saving for the future, thinking they have plenty of time to start later. 12% blamed inflation, saying that every time they save some money they end up using it immediately. A surprising 3% said that social pressure and keeping up with peers or social expectations makes them overspend. Lastly, 3% blamed market instability and price fluctuations.

Financial goals of people in Ras Al Khaimah

In an attempt to understand the economic situation in Ras Al Khaimah, we asked participants about their financial targets. By knowing what the population in general is trying to achieve, we can shed light on the economic outlook, cost of living, and quality of life in general.

Around 7% of those who participated in the survey said that their main goal is to establish an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses while 37% said their number one priority is to pay off high-interest debt or loans and improve credit. 9% of surveyed people confirmed that saving for retirement to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the final years is their main target. Around 8% reported that their priority is saving for the tuition fees and education costs of their children while 17% choose to buy a home or pay off existing mortgage before other things. 8% of the population would like to build wealth through investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. For 9% of people, saving for vacations or upgrading their lifestyle is the number one concern. Approximately 11% of the residents said that saving for healthcare expenses including insurance premiums is their main goal.

Retirement, pension plans, and life after work in Ras Al Khaimah

What does the retirement lifestyle look like in Ras Al Khaimah and how much retirement savings are required?

Retirement age

The retirement age for most employees in is 65 years. Specific retirement ages can vary based on factors like occupation, gender, years of contribution, and location. It is not entirely unlikely for people to retire either before or after this age.

Retirement planning and savings

There are many retirement saving options, some are personally initiated and others are government-sponsered. Regardless of the source of savings, the minimum amount of money that needs to be put aside to ensure a peaceful and comfortable retirement at each age can be found in the table below. This data is largely approximated and can vary drastically based on individual needs and situations. Treat these figures as a general guideline.

Retirement Income Distribution

We asked residents about their retirement income sources and below are the results.

Retirement Monthly Expenses in Ras Al Khaimah

Monthly costs and expenses of energy and basic utilities in Ras Al Khaimah

Energy, electricity, water, gas, internet, and mobile cost in Ras Al Khaimah

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Individual

75 AED

520 AED

5,800 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$20

$140

$1,600

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Couple

78 AED

570 AED

6,400 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$21

$150

$1,700

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Family

150 AED

730 AED

7,300 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$40

$200

$2,000

Internet and cable cost

67 AED

130 AED

180 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$18

$37

$49

Mobile phone bill and charges

60 AED

100 AED

300 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$16

$27

$82

The average monthly expenditure for individuals on electricty, water, and gas in Ras Al Khaimah ranges between 75 AED and 5,800 AED with average being 520 AED, meanwhile the expenditure of couples is slightly higher at 570 AED with 78 AED and 6,400 AED being the upper and lower limits respectively. As expected, the energy and water consumption of families is the highest among the three groups with an average of 730 AED. The cost of internet and WiFi is unchanged among the three groups and ranges from 67 AED to 180 AED with 130 AED being the average internet bill. Finally, the average monthly mobile charges is around 100 AED but can range between 60 AED and 300 AED depending on consumption. Mobile charges include both calling minutes as well as data packages.

Energy / Utility expense to income ratio

The average utility-to-income ratio in Ras Al Khaimah is around 4.6%. This means that people pay 4.6% of their income for energy, water, internet, and mobile charges. Those figures can range from 1.8% to 8.2% depending on salary and location.

Food Prices, Dining Expenses, and Grocery Costs in Ras Al Khaimah

Prices and cost of goods and services in Ras Al Khaimah

Dining out, food, and beverages costs. Price variations for common food items.

Fast food combo meal price

14 AED

28 AED

46 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.8

$7.5

$13

The average price of a regular combo meal at a fast food outlet or chain like McDonald's, Pizzahut, or KFC in Ras Al Khaimah is approximatly 28 AED with meal cost ranging from 14 AED to 46 AED. The typical combo meal consists of a burger, french fries, and a drink.

Restaurant meal for one price

45 AED

67 AED

130 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$12

$18

$37

If you are planning to have a nice meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay anywhere between 45 AED and 130 AED with 67 AED being the average price of a plate for one person at a regular restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah.

Fine dining meal for one price

92 AED

140 AED

550 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$25

$38

$150

The price range of a meal at fine-dining restaurant is 92 AED to 550 AED with the average cost being 140 AED for one person. This is what you would expect to pay a top-tier diner in Ras Al Khaimah.

Beverage prices, cappuccino, latte etc..

11 AED

18 AED

27 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.1

$4.9

$7.4

The average price of a regular beverage like cappuccino or latte at Starbucks, Costa, or similar coffee shops and cafes in Ras Al Khaimah is around 18 AED. Price ranges between 11 AED and 27 AED depending on the type of beverage, the size, and optional add-ons.

Grocery and market costs

Large bottle of milk price

9 AED

11 AED

13 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.4

$2.9

$3.7

The average price of a large bottle of milk in Ras Al Khaimah is 11 AED. The maximum what you would pay for milk is 13 AED and the minimum being 9 AED depending on the brand of milk and other properties.

12 eggs price

6.9 AED

9.2 AED

14 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.9

$2.5

$3.8

A dozen eggs costs around 9.2 AED on average with 6.9 AED and 14 AED being the lower and upper limits respectively.

Fresh whole chicken price

15 AED

20 AED

28 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4.2

$5.4

$7.6

The price range of a fresh whole chicken in Ras Al Khaimah is between 15 AED and 28 AED depending on the size of the chicken and whether it is oraganic or not. The average price is approximatly 20 AED.

Pack of beef price

18 AED

26 AED

53 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4.8

$7.2

$14

The price of a regular pack of beef or meat is around 26 AED. A pack of beef contains around 1Kg or 1lb depending on packing.

Medium bag of rice price

7.5 AED

10 AED

14 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2

$2.8

$3.9

A bag of rice in Ras Al Khaimah costs around 10 AED on average with prices rangeing between 7.5 AED and 14 AED depending on the brand and quality.

Bag of tomatos price

2.7 AED

3.7 AED

6.9 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.75

$1.00

$1.9

A bag of tomatoes costs anywhere from 2.7 AED to 6.9 AED. A bag of tomatoes denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Bag of apples price

4.9 AED

6.4 AED

10 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.3

$1.7

$2.9

A bag of apples costs 6.4 AED on average. A bag of apples denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Grocery and food expenditure to income ratio

The average grocery-to-income ratio in Ras Al Khaimah is around 24%. This means that people spend 24% of their income on grocery and basic household items. The expenditure can range from 17% to 30% depending on salary and location.

Expenditure on food and grocery for every population group

A single person living alone spends approximately 1,400 AED per month on grocery and food with expenditure fluctuating between 190 AED and 15,000 AED depending on location and the type of person. The average cost of food and groceries for a couple is around 1,700 AED per month. That number can be get as low as 270 AED or a high as 16,000 AED. Families' spending on grocery ranges from 510 AED to 26,000 AED with the location, income, and size of the family being the most determinite factors.

Affordable living in Ras Al Khaimah

Income and cost of living compatibility

We asked residents one simple question and recorded their answers.

Is it affordable or economical to live in Ras Al Khaimah?

Around 76% of surveyed residents think that living in Ras Al Khaimah is affordable with proper budgeting while 24% reported that it is just too expensive and not affordable even with frugality and thriftness.

Low-cost alternatives in Ras Al Khaimah

People are always looking for ways to cut down expenses and reduce expenditures. The hallmark of any affordable place is the availability of discount stores, bargain deals, smart or secondhand shopping, refurbished items, and couponing. We asked residents how easily cost-cutting is and the answers were distributed as follows:

Plenty of low-cost options62%

Few low-cost options38%

Based on the survey, 62% of the people living in Ras Al Khaimah have no problem finding low-cost alternatives to support a frugal lifestyle while 38% think that thriftness is difficult due to scarcity in discount markets and secondhand outlets.

Emergency Funds

An emergency fund is a financial safety net comprised of easily accessible savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, typically amounting to three to six months' worth of living expenses. We asked residents whether they have an emergency fund and the answers were as follows.

Yes75%

No25%

Based on the survey, 25% of the people living in Ras Al Khaimah said that they don't have an emergency fund while 75% said that they do.

A typical and healthy budgeting structure

The 50/30/20 rule

Spending among different people can vary significantly based on factors such as their income, lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. A commonly used guideline for budgeting is the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests allocating your income into three main categories in the following percentages.

• 50% for needs and financial obligations

  This category includes essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare.

• 30% for wants and discretionary spending

  This category covers discretionary spending on non-essential items, such as dining out, entertainment, travel, and other lifestyle choices.

• 20% for savings and emergency fund

  This is the percentage that must be allocated to savings, emergency funds, and retirement accounts.

About financial planning, money management, and household budgeting

Debt, loans, and mortgages in Ras Al Khaimah

Percentage of people who are in debt

According to the survey, 24% of the people in Ras Al Khaimah have some kind of debt, loan, mortgage, or credit card payments while 76% reported that they don't have financial obligations to banks.

Debt-to-income ratio in Ras Al Khaimah

Interpretation

The debt-to-income ratio measures the percentage of income being paid as debt settlement across the population. It is calculated by dividing the monthly debt settlement payment of an individual by their monthly income. Based on collected data, approximately 28% of the people's monthly income in Ras Al Khaimah goes to debt settlement.

Debt levels

Monthly debt settlement payment as percentage of monthly income

According to our data, 3% of the debtors in Ras Al Khaimah pay 60%+ of their income as debt settlement while 15% of the people pay 50% to 60% of their income for the same, which is quite an alarming financial situation for those individuals. 13% of people in debt dedicate 40% to 50% of their income to loan and mortgage payments while 15% dedicated 30% to 40% of income for same. Things are looking brighter for 13% of individuals as they only pay 20% to 30% of their income for loan and credit card repayment.

Distribution by type of debt in Ras Al Khaimah

11% of debtors in Ras Al Khaimah confirm that real estate mortgages constitutes the main part of their outstanding debt while 27% say that credit card payments are the reason they are in debt. Auto loans were the main type of debt for 19% of people and personal loans rose at 40%. Lastly, student loans are the main source of debt for 3% of debtors in Ras Al Khaimah.

Good debt vs. Bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Good debt typically refers to borrowing money for investments that can increase in value or generate income over time like purchasing a home or acquiring student loans. On the other hand, bad debt involves borrowing for things that fail to generate lasting value like high-interest credit card debt used for non-essential expenses like luxury items or vacations.

Loan Affordability Index in Ras Al Khaimah

Besides measuring the loan-to-income ratio, we asked residents how many times in a year they defaulted or were unable to pay their due credit card or loan payments on time. Understanding how often people default on their due payments is one of the indicators of the cost of living and economic situation.

Frequency and percentage of people who failed to pay their monthly credit card or loan payments on time last year.

Housing costs, accommodation, and housing affordability in Ras Al Khaimah

Rent Cost in Ras Al Khaimah

Monthly Rent Prices

Studio apartment monthly rent cost

1,100 AED

1,600 AED

4,300 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$290

$430

$1,200

1-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

1,600 AED

2,500 AED

6,300 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$430

$690

$1,700

2-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

2,100 AED

3,100 AED

8,300 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$560

$850

$2,300

3-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

2,500 AED

4,100 AED

11,000 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$670

$1,100

$3,000

Furnished apartment monthly rent cost

5,000 AED

13,000 AED

25,000 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,400

$3,400

$6,900

Townhouse monthly rent cost

4,200 AED

6,400 AED

18,000 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,200

$1,700

$4,900

House monthly rent cost

5,000 AED

13,000 AED

25,000 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,400

$3,400

$6,800

Villa monthly rent cost

6,400 AED

16,000 AED

26,000 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,700

$4,300

$6,900

The monthly rental cost of a studio apartment in Ras Al Khaimah ranges between 1,100 AED and 4,300 AED, meanwhile the cost of monthly rental of a one-bedroom apartment can be anywhere from 1,600 AED to 6,300 AED. Two-bedroom rentals rate ranges between 2,100 AED and 8,300 AED per month. The monthly rental for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 2,500 AED to 11,000 AED. The average rent of a townhouse in Ras Al Khaimah is around 6,400 AED while house rental costs can be as high as 13,000 AED per month. Finally, if you want to rent a villa, expect to pay anywhere from 6,400 AED to 26,000 AED per month.

Apartment and house prices in Ras Al Khaimah

Cost of buying a property

Studio apartment price

210,000 AED

310,000 AED

620,000 AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$56,000

$85,000

$170,000

1-bedroom apartment price

250,000 AED

410,000 AED

1.5M AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$67,000

$110,000

$420,000

2-bedroom apartment price

420,000 AED

1.3M AED

2.5M AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$120,000

$350,000

$690,000

3-bedroom apartment price

1.4M AED

2.1M AED

6.3M AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$380,000

$570,000

$1.7M

Townhouse price

1.8M AED

4.1M AED

16M AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$480,000

$1.1M

$4.2M

House price

2M AED

12M AED

17M AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$560,000

$3.3M

$4.8M

Villa price

2.5M AED

14M AED

20M AED

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$670,000

$3.7M

$5.6M

The average price of a studio apartment in Ras Al Khaimah can range from 210,000 AED to 620,000 AED depending on location. One bedroom cost can be anywhere from 250,000 AED to 1.5M AED. A villa can cost you 14M AED on average with prices ranging from 2.5M AED to 20M AED.

House / apartment prices to income ratio

Property prices in Ras Al Khaimah can be x98 to x178 multiples of the monthly income depending on the property and the income of the person. On average, property prices are approximately x98 multiples of the average monthly salary in Ras Al Khaimah.

Rent to income ratio

The average rent-to-income ratio in Ras Al Khaimah is around 29%. This means that people pay 29% of their income for rent. Those figures can range from 20% to 38% depending on the salary, location, and type of property.

Housing affordability index

The housing affordability index measures how affordable accommodation is in a particular place. This can measured in multiple ways, the most common being housing expenditure to total expenditure ratio and the rent to income ratio. The housing expenditure ratio is a figure reported by individuals on the percentage they allocate for housing. Rent to income ratio is calculated by dividing the average monthly rent by the average income. Because these values are both percentages, we can find their average and get the best of the two worlds.

Property Taxes

Real estate owners pay property taxes to local tax authorities, which are determined by the assessed value of their property. Typically, these taxes are paid once a year. Property tax funds contribute to community development, financing infrastructure improvements, public services, and local education initiatives.

Home Maintenance Costs

Home maintenance costs encompass various expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of a residence. These expenditures include regular tasks such as lawn care, pest control, and HVAC system servicing, as well as occasional repairs and renovations like fixing leaks, painting, or replacing appliances.

Urban vs. rural living costs

Urban living typically entails higher housing and transportation costs due to demand and limited space, while rural areas generally offer lower housing expenses but may have higher prices for goods and services. The differnce in rental rates between urban areas and rural areas can be as high as 300% in some cases.

How do people spend their money in Ras Al Khaimah?

We asked thousands of people about their spending habits and expenditure breaks. Below are their answers.

People living in Ras Al Khaimah typically spend from 14% to 33% of their total monthly expenditure on housing with 25% being the average. The average spend on housing is 2,700 AED with expenditure ranging from 270 AED to 41,000 AED. This cost mainly goes for rent but it also includes other accommodation-related expenses. Housing costs are highest for families and lowest for students as expected.

Utility expenditure like electricity, water, and gas in Ras Al Khaimah ranges from 4% to 11% of total expenses with 7% being the average. The average monthly cost of utilities is 490 AED with 49 AED and 7,300 AED being the upper and lower limits.

Fuel consumption and cost of transport depend heavily on whether you live near your work or school, but roughly speaking you would expect to spend from 93 AED to 14,000 AED on commuting with 930 AED being the norm for most people in one month. This means that money spent on transport constitutes about 8% of total spending on average but can go as low as 4% or as high as 12%.

The average outlay on groceries in a month in Ras Al Khaimah is 2,400 AED. The cost of groceries can range between 240 AED to 35,000 AED. People spend on average about 27% on food and groceries with upper and lower bounds of 19% and 33% respectively.

People in Ras Al Khaimah allocate 4% to 12% of their total monthly expenditure to healthcare including health insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses. The average spending is around 9%. The range of medical expenses range from 71 AED to 11,000 AED with 710 AED being the norm.

This category mostly contains discretionary or non-essential expenses but also some non-discretionary spending like furniture for example. The monthly expenses range from 38 AED to 5,700 AED with 380 AED being the average. Speaking of percentages, that equates to 3% to 9% of total expenses with an average of 5% for most residents.

Spending on education can vary drastically between different people. While working singles can spend 0% on education, families and students' expenditure can reach up to 22%. On average, education constitutes 6% of the monthly expenditure with 4% and 12% being the lower and upper bounds respectively. The average reported education cost is 570 AED per month with 57 AED being the minimum spent amount and 8,500 AED being the maximum.

Cost of living comparison by city

#1 Um Al Quiwain

The average cost of living in Um Al Quiwain is 7,400 AED, which is 22% less than the country average. Um Al Quiwain is ranked first in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#2 Fujairah

The average cost of living in Fujairah is 8,200 AED, which is 11% less than the country average. Fujairah is ranked second in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#3 Ras Al Khaimah

The average cost of living in Ras Al Khaimah is 9,100 AED, which is same as the country average. Ras Al Khaimah is ranked third in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#4 Ajman

The average cost of living in Ajman is 10,000 AED, which is 11% more than the country average. Ajman is ranked fourth in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#5 Al Ain

The average cost of living in Al Ain is 11,000 AED, which is 22% more than the country average. Al Ain is ranked fifth in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#6 Sharjah

The average cost of living in Sharjah is 12,000 AED, which is 33% more than the country average. Sharjah is ranked sixth in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#7 Abu Dhabi

The average cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 13,000 AED, which is 44% more than the country average. Abu Dhabi is ranked seventh in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#8 Dubai

The average cost of living in Dubai is 15,000 AED, which is 67% more than the country average. Dubai is ranked eighth in United Arab Emirates in terms of expendenture and cost of living.