Travel budget and cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget and cost of living in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai travel budget
Dubai: calculate your travel budget
Sample budgets for a trip to Dubai
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dubai for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 61 for 2 ppl.
- $ 14 per person
- $ 7.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1434* (5278 AED)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 135 for 2 ppl.
- $ 42 per person
- $ 12 per person
- $ 14 per person
Total budget:
$ 3766* (13846 AED)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 140 for 2 ppl.
- $ 80 per person
- $ 19 per person
- $ 28 per person
Total budget:
$ 5459* (20062 AED)
* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).
Cost of living in Dubai compared to United States in 2024
On average, the cost of living in Dubai in 2024 is 5% 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 Dubai in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Dubai by expense type
Restaurant budget in Dubai
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 22)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 24 to $ 63)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.9 to $ 11)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 17)
105% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 14)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.7 to $ 8.2)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 4)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Hotel and accommodation budget in Dubai
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 369)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 42 to $ 679)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 37 to $ 777)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 1009)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 65 to $ 1640)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 29 to $ 324)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 52 to $ 1250)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 45 to $ 662)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 64 to $ 384)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 881)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Supermarket food budget in Dubai
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)
92% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 4)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4 to $ 16)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Public and private transport budget in Dubai
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 4)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 37)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Leisure activity budget in Dubai
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 12 to $ 21)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 69)
105% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dubai
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 8.2)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 21 to $ 123)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 28 to $ 96)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Sydney → Dubai](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dubai_824.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1275)
![New York City → Dubai](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dubai_824.jpg)
(fair price: $ 953)
![Melbourne → Dubai](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dubai_824.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1234)
![Toronto → Dubai](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dubai_824.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1237)
![Los Angeles → Dubai](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dubai_824.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1021)
![Manchester → Dubai](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dubai_824.jpg)
(fair price: $ 528)
About this information on the cost of living in Dubai
The information about the cost of living in Dubai shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
The information about the cost of living in Dubai was updated on 19-07-2024.
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