In Ajman, United Arab Emirates, a single person typically needs around $2084 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5828 monthly.
Overall living costs in Ajman are 95% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Ajman is 22% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Ajman is, on average, 14% higher than in Columbus.
Ajman is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high costs in Ajman are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs in Ajman are relatively affordable, being 5% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport is slightly more expensive, at 1% higher than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.5 $ |
| Dinner | 26.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.41 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 4.06 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 63.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.05 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 58 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 93 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 140 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 96.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,024 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 4,301 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,736 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,012 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,411 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,719 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,576 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.60% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 146 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 5.88 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,253 $ |