Compare Gulf cities
Side-by-side typical costs in USD and quality-of-life scores. The lowest cost and highest score in each row are highlighted.
Compare up to four cities side by side.
| Metric | DubaiUnited Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Typical costs (USD) | |
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | $2,300 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | $5,200 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $260 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | $650 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | $420 |
| Transport (monthly) | $250 |
| International school (yearly) | $1,700 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | $220 |
| Quality of life (0–100) | |
| Safety | 88 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Education | 86 |
| Infrastructure | 94 |
| Lifestyle | 92 |
| Climate comfort | 52 |
| Housing affordability | 48 |
| Purchasing power | 74 |
Figures are editorial estimates for planning purposes and vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and season.