Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1503 for one person and $3133 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Sharjah are 40% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Sharjah is 62% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Sharjah is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.
Sharjah is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living in Sharjah is primarily driven by elevated rent and utility expenses, which significantly impact overall monthly budgets.
Food costs in Sharjah are relatively affordable, being 1% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport in Sharjah is 27% higher than the European benchmark, making it a less economical option for daily commuting.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.47 $ |
| Dinner | 26.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.28 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.16 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 57.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 46.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.39 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 120 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 97.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 735 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,186 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,630 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,59 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,507 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,228 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.60% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 4.66 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,054 $ |