Cost of living in Dubai is very similar to Seoul (without rent).
Rent in Dubai is 125% more expensive than in Seoul.
Cost of living including rent in Dubai is 58% higher than in Seoul.
Food in Dubai is 13% cheaper than in Seoul.
Transport in Dubai is 19% more expensive than in Seoul.
| Dubai | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dubai | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.2 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.4 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 12.1 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.12 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.36 $ | 1.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.49 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.24 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.27 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.98 $ | 3.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.64 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 84.2 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.1 $ | 9.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 88.8 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.18 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.49 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.95 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.85 $ | 3.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
202 $ | 184 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
86 $ | 23.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,170 $ | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,171 $ | 1,348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,850 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,310 $ | 2,513 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,006 $ | 21,201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,452 $ | 11,781 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,493 $ | 2,981 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.64 % | 5.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75.9 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 9.53 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.6 $ | 91 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.6 $ | 62.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 779 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,682 $ | 21,834 $ |