UAE · Nomad score 69
Cost of living in 🇦🇪 Dubai
Zero income tax pulls net pay up; housing and schooling pull disposable income back down. A single person needs about €2,794 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €1,900 |
| Groceries per month | €400 |
| Public transport pass | €80 |
| Utilities | €180 |
| Meal out | €18 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €90 |
| Coworking desk | €320 |
| Median tech salary | €5,200 |
Rent by neighborhood in Dubai
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across Dubai's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €1,900. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown / DIFC | €2,660 | €42 · 63 m² | +40% | Editorial estimate | Towers and short commutes | |
| Dubai Marina | €2,280 | €34 · 67 m² | +20% | Community reports | Expat default | |
| JVC | €1,615 | €22 · 73 m² | -15% | Community reports | Best value new build | |
| Deira | €1,330 | €18 · 75 m² | -30% | Editorial estimate | Old Dubai, cheapest rents |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Community reports — Median of verified renter submissions for this area.