Dubai Cost of Living Calculator — 2026

Calculate your monthly expenses in Dubai based on your lifestyle, family size, and neighbourhood. Updated with latest 2026 pricing data.

Expense Categories

  • Housing — Rent ranges from AED 40,000 to AED 300,000+/year depending on location and size
  • Utilities (DEWA) — Electricity & water: AED 500-1,500/month depending on unit size and AC usage
  • Groceries — AED 1,500-4,000/month for a family, less for a single person
  • Transport — AED 500/month (public) to AED 3,000/month (private car with fuel, insurance, Salik)
  • Education — School fees: AED 20,000-100,000+/year per child depending on curriculum
  • Healthcare — Insurance: AED 3,000-20,000/year (mandatory)
  • Entertainment — AED 1,000-5,000/month depending on lifestyle

Average Monthly Costs by Profile

  • Single professional: AED 8,000-15,000/month
  • Couple without children: AED 15,000-25,000/month
  • Family with 2 children: AED 25,000-50,000+/month