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If you’re planning to move to Dubai and want to understand the real cost of living, this guide gives you a clear, realistic picture.

No luxury numbers, no extreme budget living — just a comfortable mid-range lifestyle that most working professionals follow.

1. Rent in Dubai (From PG to 1BHK Options)

Rent is the biggest monthly expense in Dubai. Costs depend on location and accommodation type.

Shared / PG Style Living

• Bed space: AED 800–1,200/month
• Shared room (2–3 people): AED 1,500–2,000/month

Studio Apartment

• Mid-range areas: AED 35,000–45,000 yearly
• Monthly cost: AED 3,000–3,800

1 BHK Apartment

• Good communities (JVC, Arjan, Sports City, Bur Dubai): AED 55,000–75,000 yearly
• Monthly cost: AED 4,500–6,500

2. Groceries & Food Expenses

Groceries (Cooking at Home)

• Weekly: AED 350–500
• Monthly: AED 1,200–1,800

Tiffin Service

• One meal/day: AED 350–500/month
• Two meals/day: AED 700–900/month

Eating Out (Daily)

• Per meal: AED 20–30
• Monthly (1 meal/day): AED 600–900
• Monthly (2 meals/day): AED 1,200–1,800

3. Utility Bills & Subscriptions

• DEWA (Electricity + Water): AED 200–350
• Internet/WiFi: AED 250–300
• Mobile: AED 100–150

Total utilities: AED 550–800/month

4. Travel & Transport Costs

Public Transport

Monthly metro & bus pass: AED 100–200

Taxi

• Short rides: AED 15–25
• Monthly average: AED 800–1,200

Owning a Car

• Fuel: AED 200–300
• Car EMI: AED 1,000–1,500
• Insurance: AED 200–300

Total car cost: AED 1,500–2,000/month

5. Miscellaneous Expenses

• Gym: AED 120–200
• Shopping: AED 150–300
• Entertainment & outings: AED 200–400

Total Monthly Cost of Living (Mid-Range)

• Shared accommodation: AED 3,000–4,500
• Studio / 1BHK: AED 6,000–8,500

This budget covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and personal expenses — a comfortable lifestyle without luxury or struggle.