What are the prices in Dubai?Wondering how much dinner costs?What is the cost of accommodation?How much money do I need for shopping in a supermarket in Dubai?
Ron Jordan recently visited Dubai and prepared this article about prices in Dubai.Find out about average prices in Dubai, including food prices, restaurants, beer, accommodation, transportation and more.Dubai is a part of United Arab Emirates.What currency is accepted in Dubai?How much money can I bring into United Arab Emirates?
What currency is used in Dubai?
Here is information about currency:
The currency of United Arab Emirates is United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).1.د.ب (dirham) is divided into 100 فلس (fils).There are 3 different coins: 50فلس, 1.د.ب, 25فلس.There are 8 different bank notes with the following values: 5.د.ب, 10.د.ب, 20.د.ب, 50.د.ب, 100.د.ب, 200.د.ب, 500.د.ب, 1000.د.ب.To avoid unexpected risks of receiving fake money, we reccommend checking the currency when trading.Be especially careful with those banknotes: 1000.د.ب, 500.د.ب.The current exchange rate of United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) is: $1 USD = 3.70 AED. (Data updated: today)
- For 1$ United States dollar (USD) you can get: 3.67AED United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
- For 1€ Euro you can get: 4.02AED United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
- For 1£ British Pound (GBP) you can get: 4.70AED United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
- For 1₽ Russian ruble (RUB) you can get: 0.04AED United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Is Dubai an expensive city?
Prices of basic products in Dubai are lower than in United States.You have to pay 1.11 times less for shopping in Dubai than in United States.The average accommodation cost in Dubai range from: 24USD (89AED) in hostel to 53USD (195AED) in 3 star hotel.Price per night in a luxury hotel in Dubai is about 155USD (570AED).
Using public transport in Dubai comes at a cost of: 1.40USD (5.00AED) for a one-way ticket.The price for renting a car in Dubai (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 20,000USD (76,000AED).If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Dubai depends on several factors.Taxi starting price is about: 3.30USD (12AED).For 1 km ride in Dubai you have to pay about: 0.82USD (3.00AED).
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Dubai
Dubai Prices 2020
Cost of living in Dubai is:
- 1.29 times lower than in Washington
- 1.07 times lower than in Jacksonville
- 1.07 times lower than in Houston
- 1.11 times lower than in Oklahoma City
- 1.53 times lower than in New York City
Is food expensive in Dubai?
Food prices in supermarkets are lower than in United States.For example, in Dubai you have to pay for:
- Bottle or carton of milk (1 liter): 1.80USD (6.70AED)
- Popular yellow cheese (1 kg): 11USD (39AED)
- A bottle of beer from a known brand: 6.50USD (24AED)
- A sausage or cold cuts (1 kg): 21USD (75AED)
- A mid-range wine (one bottle): 16USD (60AED)
How much money do I need for a week's stay in Dubai?
If you want to spend a week in Dubai the cost of your stay will be:
- 556USD (2,000AED) - a cheap stay for 7 days in Dubai
- 765USD (2,800AED) - a budget travel for 7 days in Dubai
- 1,000USD (4,000AED) for a one week of comfortable stay in Dubai
- 2,800USD (10,000AED) for a week of luxury holidays in Dubai
What is a cost of meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in Dubai? What is the average cost of lunch in Dubai?
In Dubai, you can choose a meal from many different types of cuisine.For example, a meal for two people, in a restaurant:
- Asian Restaurant 68USD (250AED)
- Chinese Restaurant 54USD (198AED)
- French Restaurant 86USD (316AED)
- Italian Restaurant 72USD (264AED)
- Japanese Restaurant 80USD (294AED)
- Mexican Restaurant 78USD (286AED)
In Dubai, a typical fast food meal costs: 8.20USD (30AED) for a McMeal at McDonalds or BurgerKing (or similar combo meal), and 2.50USD (9.00AED) for a cheeseburger.For coffee lovers: cappuccino coffee 5.40USD (20AED) and espresso 3.70USD (14AED).
More information about meals budget you can find in our: Travel cost guide.
How much do cigarettes cost in Dubai?
Cigarettes are cheaper in Dubai than in United States.Average cost of a pack of local cigarettes is 4.90USD (18AED).For more famous brands such: Marlboro, L&M, Gauloises you have to pay about 6.10USD (23AED).
Bellow you can find information about food and beverages prices in supermarkets and groceries.You can read also about prices in hotels, cafes and restaurants in Dubai.
Average prices in restaurants and pubs, transportation, taxi, groceries, salaries, food, hotels and rentals in Dubai.
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham
How much is a hotel in Dubai?
Average hotel price in Dubai is 1.62 times lower than average price in United States
| Average hotel price in Dubai is: | 198 AED | 54 USD | 49 EURO | 4,889 RUB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostels prices in Dubai are around: | 89 AED | 24 USD | 22 EURO | 2,192 RUB |
| Price of 1 star hotel in Dubai is around: | 129 AED | 35 USD | 32 EURO | 3,188 RUB |
| Price of 2 star hotel in Dubai is around: | 134 AED | 36 USD | 33 EURO | 3,305 RUB |
| Price of 3 star hotel in Dubai is around: | 195 AED | 53 USD | 49 EURO | 4,821 RUB |
| Price of 4 star hotel in Dubai is around: | 199 AED | 54 USD | 50 EURO | 4,916 RUB |
| Price of 5 star hotel in Dubai is around: | 570 AED | 155 USD | 142 EURO | 14,074 RUB |
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How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai?
Car rental average prices in Dubai
| Car | Price |
|---|---|
| Average price | 296USD (1,000AED) |
| Car Mini | 81USD (298AED) |
| Economy car | 56USD (206AED) |
| Compact car | 168USD (617AED) |
| SUV | 138USD (507AED) |
| Passenger Van | 113USD (415AED) |
| Luxury car | 522USD (1,900AED) |
| Convertible | 1,700USD (6,500AED) |
Is food expensive in Dubai? How much does an inexpensive meal cost in Dubai?
Prices in restaurants in Dubai.
| Meal in a cheap restaurant | 40 AED (20-80) | 11 USD (5.40-22) | 9.90 EUR (5.00-20) |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 300 AED (180-551) | 82 USD (49-150) | 75 EUR (45-137) |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30 AED (27-38) | 8.20 USD (7.40-10) | 7.50 EUR (6.70-9.50) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 48 AED (32-60) | 13 USD (8.70-16) | 12 EUR (8.00-15) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 49 AED (35-60) | 13 USD (9.50-16) | 12 EUR (8.70-15) |
| co*ke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.00 AED (2.50-12) | 1.10 USD (0.68-3.30) | 0.98 EUR (0.62-3.00) |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.20 AED (1.00-5.00) | 0.59 USD (0.27-1.40) | 0.54 EUR (0.25-1.20) |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 20 AED (10.00-28) | 5.40 USD (2.70-7.60) | 4.90 EUR (2.50-7.00) |
| Espresso Coffee | 14 AED (7.00-20) | 3.70 USD (1.90-5.30) | 3.40 EUR (1.70-4.90) |
| Cheeseburger (fastfood) | 9.00 AED (8.10-11) | 2.50 USD (2.20-3.10) | 2.20 EUR (2.00-2.80) |
Prices of various cuisines in Dubai »
Can you eat cheaply in Dubai?
How much should you pay for cheese, eggs, milk or oranges in Dubai?
Prices in supermarkets in Dubai.
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 6.70 AED (4.40-12) | 1.80 USD (1.20-3.30) | 1.70 EUR (1.10-3.00) |
| A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 5.50 AED (3.60-12) | 1.50 USD (0.98-3.30) | 1.40 EUR (0.90-3.00) |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12 AED (6.60-19) | 3.20 USD (1.80-5.20) | 2.90 EUR (1.60-4.80) |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 39 AED (18-100) | 11 USD (5.00-27) | 9.70 EUR (4.60-25) |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.20 AED (1.50-4.00) | 0.60 USD (0.41-1.10) | 0.55 EUR (0.37-0.99) |
| A bottle of wine (Mid-Range) | 60 AED (30-100) | 16 USD (8.20-27) | 15 EUR (7.50-25) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 12 AED (5.20-25) | 3.40 USD (1.40-6.80) | 3.10 EUR (1.30-6.20) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 24 AED (8.00-49) | 6.50 USD (2.20-13) | 5.90 EUR (2.00-12) |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 23 AED (20-28) | 6.10 USD (5.40-7.60) | 5.60 EUR (5.00-7.00) |
| Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) | 32 AED (14-54) | 8.60 USD (3.80-15) | 7.90 EUR (3.50-13) |
| Apples (1kg) | 8.30 AED (5.00-12) | 2.30 USD (1.40-3.30) | 2.10 EUR (1.20-3.00) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 6.70 AED (4.00-17) | 1.80 USD (1.10-4.60) | 1.70 EUR (0.99-4.20) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 4.10 AED (2.00-7.00) | 1.10 USD (0.54-1.90) | 1.00 EUR (0.50-1.70) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.00 AED (3.00-12) | 1.60 USD (0.82-3.30) | 1.50 EUR (0.75-3.00) |
| Rice (white) (1kg) | 7.50 AED (5.00-15) | 2.00 USD (1.40-4.10) | 1.90 EUR (1.20-3.70) |
| Tomato (1kg) | 6.00 AED (3.00-12) | 1.60 USD (0.82-3.30) | 1.50 EUR (0.75-3.00) |
| Bananas (1kg) | 6.70 AED (5.00-12) | 1.80 USD (1.40-3.30) | 1.70 EUR (1.20-3.00) |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.60 AED (2.00-7.00) | 0.97 USD (0.54-1.90) | 0.88 EUR (0.50-1.70) |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40 AED (20-60) | 11 USD (5.40-16) | 9.90 EUR (5.00-15) |
| Pears (1kg) | 10 AED (6.00-14) | 2.70 USD (1.60-3.90) | 2.50 EUR (1.50-3.60) |
| Cucumber (1kg) | 3.30 AED (1.70-6.60) | 0.89 USD (0.45-1.80) | 0.82 EUR (0.41-1.60) |
| Perrier Water (small bottle 0,33l) | 1.10 AED (0.77-2.00) | 0.31 USD (0.21-0.56) | 0.28 EUR (0.19-0.51) |
| Sausages (1kg) | 75 AED (33-129) | 21 USD (9.10-35) | 19 EUR (8.30-32) |
| Cottage cheese (1kg) | 38 AED (18-97) | 10 USD (4.90-26) | 9.40 EUR (4.40-24) |
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How much do you have to pay for a fuel or a taxi in Dubai?
Prices of Transportation and fuel in Dubai.
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 AED (3.50-10.00) | 1.40 USD (0.95-2.70) | 1.20 EUR (0.87-2.50) |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 340 AED (200-360) | 93 USD (54-98) | 85 EUR (50-90) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 3.40 AED (2.90-4.00) | 0.93 USD (0.79-1.10) | 0.85 EUR (0.72-1.00) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 99,000 AED (80,000-145,000) | 26,000 USD (21,000-39,000) | 24,000 EUR (19,000-36,000) |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 76,000 AED (70,000-85,000) | 20,000 USD (19,000-23,000) | 19,000 EUR (17,000-21,000) |
| Taxi starting price (normal tariff) | 12 AED (6.00-15) | 3.30 USD (1.60-4.10) | 3.00 EUR (1.50-3.70) |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 AED (2.00-6.00) | 0.82 USD (0.54-1.60) | 0.75 EUR (0.50-1.50) |
| Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) | 30 AED (30-50) | 8.20 USD (8.20-14) | 7.50 EUR (7.50-12) |
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Is it expensive to live in Dubai?
Rent Prices Per Month in Dubai.
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,900 AED (4,500-12,000) | 1,800 USD (1,200-3,200) | 1,700 EUR (1,100-2,900) |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,900 AED (2,600-6,000) | 1,000 USD (708-1,600) | 977 EUR (647-1,400) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 12,000 AED (8,000-18,000) | 3,400 USD (2,100-4,900) | 3,100 EUR (1,900-4,500) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 7,700 AED (5,000-15,000) | 2,100 USD (1,300-4,000) | 1,900 EUR (1,200-3,700) |
Prices of Utilities (Monthly) in Dubai.
| Charges (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment | 699 AED (500-1,100) | 190 USD (136-299) | 174 EUR (124-274) |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile local tariff (No discounts or plans) | 0.59 AED (0.20-1.00) | 0.16 USD (0.05-0.27) | 0.15 EUR (0.05-0.25) |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 359 AED (225-450) | 98 USD (61-123) | 89 EUR (56-112) |
Prices of Sports And Leisure in Dubai. How much does a cinema ticket cost in Dubai?
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 271 AED (150-400) | 74 USD (41-109) | 67 EUR (37-99) |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour during a weekend) | 134 AED (70-200) | 37 USD (19-54) | 33 EUR (17-50) |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 47 AED (36-70) | 13 USD (9.80-19) | 12 EUR (9.00-17) |
Prices of Clothing And Shoes in Dubai.
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 230 AED (80-450) | 62 USD (22-123) | 57 EUR (20-112) |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) | 197 AED (100-300) | 54 USD (27-82) | 49 EUR (25-75) |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 322 AED (180-550) | 88 USD (49-150) | 80 EUR (45-137) |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 340 AED (150-550) | 92 USD (41-150) | 84 EUR (37-137) |
Childcare prices in Dubai.
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,700 AED (1,500-5,000) | 759 USD (408-1,300) | 693 EUR (373-1,200) |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 42,000 AED (25,000-70,000) | 11,000 USD (6,800-19,000) | 10,000 EUR (6,200-17,000) |
Apartment Price in Dubai. How much does a flat in Dubai cost?
| Price per square meter for an apartment in city centre | 14,000 AED (8,000-26,000) | 4,000 USD (2,100-7,300) | 3,600 EUR (1,900-6,600) |
| Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre | 8,700 AED (6,000-12,000) | 2,300 USD (1,600-3,500) | 2,100 EUR (1,400-3,100) |
What salary do you need to live in Dubai?
Salaries And Financing in Dubai.
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,000 AED | 4,100 USD | 3,800 EUR | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 3.96% (2.50% - 5.00%) | - | - | - |
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Price changes in previous years in Dubai
What about vegetable prices in Dubai? Are they higher than a few years ago?
We can compare vegetable prices in previous years on the example of tomatoes: 2012: AED11, 2013: AED4.9, 2014: AED8.1, 2015: AED6.8, 2016: AED6.6, 2017: AED7.3, 2018: AED6.2, 2019: AED6, 2020: AED5.3
I can't imagine breakfast without bananas, have the prices of these fruits increased recently in Dubai?
The prices of tropical fruit, for example bananas, have been changing in recent years: 2015: AED6.9, 2016: AED7.1, 2017: AED6.9, 2018: AED5.6, 2019: AED6.6, 2020: AED6
Have prices in cafes increased in recent years in Dubai?
The cost of cappuccino coffee in a cafe or restaurant has changed in recent years: 2011: AED13, 2012: AED14, 2013: AED15, 2014: AED15, 2015: AED16, 2016: AED17, 2017: AED17, 2018: AED15, 2019: AED18, 2020: AED19
Have apartment prices increased in recent years in Dubai?
In previous years, the following costs have been paid per square meter of flat in the city center: 2010: AED14,000, 2011: AED17,000, 2012: AED12,000, 2013: AED19,000, 2014: AED19,000, 2015: AED16,000, 2016: AED18,000, 2017: AED14,000, 2018: AED14,000, 2019: AED13,000, 2020: AED13,000
How high are the salaries in Dubai? Can you earn more now than in previous years?
This is how earnings have changed in recent years: 2010: AED14,000, 2011: AED17,000, 2012: AED12,000, 2013: AED12,000, 2014: AED11,000, 2015: AED12,000, 2016: AED12,000, 2017: AED13,000, 2018: AED11,000, 2019: AED11,000, 2020: AED11,000
Prices in United Arab Emirates. Historic data last years
Average fuel price in Dubai is 1.80 times lower than average price in United States (fuel prices in Dubai for 1 liter = 0.264 gallons)
| Petrol price in Dubai is around | 0.50 USD | 0.46 EURO |
| Diesel fuel price in Dubai is around | 0.44 USD | 0.40 EURO |
Bus tickets, subway, taxi
Average transport price in Dubai is 1.55 times lower than average price in United States
| Local transport. One-way ticket prices in Dubai is around: | 1.10 USD | 1.00 EURO |
| Local transport. Monthly pass in Dubai is around: | 55 USD | 50 EURO |
| Taxi starting price in Dubai is around: | 0.96 USD | 0.88 EURO |
| Taxi – fare for 1km in Dubai is around: | 0.41 USD | 0.37 EURO |
| Taxi – waiting time (1 hour) in Dubai is around: | 8.10 USD | 7.40 EURO |
Meal price in a restaurant
Average price of a meal in a restaurant in Dubai is 1.08 times lower than average price in United States
| Budget restaurant (price per 1 person) in Dubai is around: | 8.10 USD | 7.40 EURO |
| Mid-range restaurant (meal for 2 people) in Dubai is around: | 41 USD | 37 EURO |
| Fast Food combo in Dubai is around: | 5.50 USD | 5.00 EURO |
| Price of a cheeseburger in Dubai is around: | 1.70 USD | 1.50 EURO |
| Price of french fries in Dubai is around: | 1.50 USD | 1.40 EURO |
| Price of a cappuccino in Dubai is around: | 4.00 USD | 3.60 EURO |
| Price of a Coca-Cola or Pepsi (0,5L) in Dubai is around: | 3.00 USD | 2.80 EURO |
Food prices
Average food prices in Dubai are 1.01 times bigger than average price in United States
| Price of a local beer (0.3 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 5.60 USD | 5.20 EURO |
| Price of a local beer (0,5 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 7.00 USD | 6.40 EURO |
| Price of an imported beer (0,3 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 6.10 USD | 5.50 EURO |
| Price of an imported beer (0,5 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 8.10 USD | 7.40 EURO |
| Price of table wine in Dubai is around: | 20 USD | 18 EURO |
| Price of cigarettes in Dubai is around: | 2.50 USD | 2.30 EURO |
| Price of a Cola/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 0.41 USD | 0.37 EURO |
| Price of Perrier water (0.33 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 0.28 USD | 0.26 EURO |
| Price of water (1.5 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 0.55 USD | 0.50 EURO |
| Price of milk (1 liter bottle) in Dubai is around: | 1.50 USD | 1.40 EURO |
| Price of bread (0,5 kg) in Dubai is around: | 1.10 USD | 1.00 EURO |
| Price of eggs (10 pieces) in Dubai is around: | 2.10 USD | 1.90 EURO |
| Price of cheese (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 8.50 USD | 7.80 EURO |
| Price of cottage cheese price in Dubai is around: | 0.83 USD | 0.76 EURO |
| Price of a sausage (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 15 USD | 14 EURO |
| Price of a chicken (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 6.50 USD | 5.90 EURO |
| Price of apples (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 2.30 USD | 2.10 EURO |
| Price of pears (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 2.80 USD | 2.50 EURO |
| Price of a oranges (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 1.80 USD | 1.60 EURO |
| Price of potatoes (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 1.20 USD | 1.10 EURO |
| Price of a lettuce in Dubai is around: | 1.40 USD | 1.30 EURO |
| Price of white rice (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 1.50 USD | 1.40 EURO |
| Price of tomatoes (1Kg) in Dubai is around: | 1.50 USD | 1.40 EURO |
| Price of a cucumbers (1kg) in Dubai is around: | 0.83 USD | 0.76 EURO |
