Dubai Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate your monthly budget in Dubai. Quick profiles for singles, couples, and families with typical Downtown costs — adjust every category to match your lifestyle.
Quick profile
Pre-fills typical Downtown Dubai costs.
Monthly costs (AED)
Monthly cost of living
AED 28,000
Annual: AED 336,000
Budget categories
- housing MonthlyAED 12,000
- utilitiesAED 1,500
- groceriesAED 3,000
- dining OutAED 2,500
- transportAED 1,500
- health InsuranceAED 1,500
- entertainmentAED 2,000
- travelAED 2,500
- misc BufferAED 1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
AED 18,000-25,000/month for a comfortable Downtown lifestyle. Frugal singles can manage AED 12,000-15,000 by living further out (JVC, Sports City) and cooking at home.