Dubai, UAE

In 2024, a single person living in Dubai needs approximately AED 11,755/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around AED 22,546/month. Dubai is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai costs approximately AED 8,500/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around AED 16,000/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Dubai are approximately AED 1,600 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Dubai costs AED 415 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Dubai average AED 720 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Dubai is located in UAE (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of AED 8,500/month and total single-person expenses around AED 11,755/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Dubai costs approximately AED 65 in 2024. Budget around AED 520/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Dubai from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.6% over this period (from AED 7,480 in 2022 to AED 9,017 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Dubai in 2024, a single person needs approximately AED 11,755/month. This covers rent (AED 8,500), groceries (AED 1,600), transport (AED 415), utilities (AED 720) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around AED 22,546/month.