Travel budget and cost of living in Ajman (United Arab Emirates) how much does a trip cost?

Ajman travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ajman

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Ajman for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Ajman compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Ajman in 2023 is 45% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Ajman in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Ajman by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ajman

Lunch

$ 3/person
($ 1.9 to $ 7.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 9.1/person
($ 5.9 to $ 46)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 6.8/person
($ 4.2 to $ 8.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.5 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 6.1)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 6.1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ajman

1-star hotel

$ 126/night
($ 112 to $ 144)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 109 to $ 193)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147

3-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 57 to $ 208)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

4-star hotel

$ 120/night
($ 69 to $ 269)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316

5-star hotel

$ 280/night
($ 177 to $ 477)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 53/month
($ 44 to $ 63)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 151/month
($ 83 to $ 334)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 187/month
($ 81 to $ 412)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193

Cottage or guest house

$ 280/month
($ 96 to $ 625)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 290/month
($ 118 to $ 743)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Ajman

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Chicken

$ 5.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 7.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.1 to $ 1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Ajman

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 3.6)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.8
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Ajman

Cinema

$ 9.1/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 14)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 3.7/hr
( $ 3.7)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ajman

Cigarettes

$ 6.3/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 7.5)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1

Levi's jeans

$ 26
($ 13 to $ 67)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 13 to $ 46)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Dubai

$ 433
(fair price: $ 396)

Manchester → Dubai

$ 544
(fair price: $ 487)

Dublin → Dubai

$ 551
(fair price: $ 447)

New York City → Dubai

$ 967
(fair price: $ 792)

Sydney → Dubai

$ 1489
(fair price: $ 1278)

Melbourne → Dubai

$ 1476
(fair price: $ 1262)