Living in Dubai can be pretty expensive compared to living in Ajman. This piece will compare the cost of living in ajman and dubai for all those who are thinking of moving from one of these two Emirates to the other. If you live in a rented property in Ajman and your total cost of living is about 8,900.0 AED, you would need approximately 20,926.9 AED to rent a place and lead the same lifestyle in Ajman.

Main Differences Between the Cost of Living in Ajman and Dubai

Consumer Prices

Prices of consumer items are 70.1% higher in Dubai than in Ajman without rent and are 135.1% higher with rent​.

Rent

Rents are 380.2% higher in Dubai than in Ajman​.

Read More: Understanding Expenses When Buying Property in Ajman

Restaurants

Food prices in Dubai’s restaurants are considerably higher, with prices 105.1% higher than in Ajman on average​.

Groceries

Grocery items are 50.8% pricier in Dubai​​ as compared to Ajman.

Transportation

Travelling by public transport or private vehicles typically costs you more in Dubai​​ than in Ajman.

Utilities

Prices for monthly basic utilities are 126.4% higher in Dubai than in Ajman.

Sports and Leisure

Activities and entertainment, such as cinema tickets and gym fees cost you much more in Dubai​​ than in Ajman.

Childcare

Early childhood and elementary education are way more expensive, 237.2% and 301.4% higher respectively,​​ to be exact, in Dubai, compared to Ajman.

Clothing

Apparel such as dresses, pants and footwear are costlier in Dubai, with notable percentage differences​.

Real Estate Costs

A property’s price per unit area in and outside the city centre in Dubai is considerably higher as compared to Ajman.

Salaries

People get 58.4% higher monthly net salaries on average in Dubai than in Ajman​.

Also Read: Cost of Living Comparison Between Ajman and Sharjah

Markets: Prices of Essential Items

• The average price of milk is 6.99 AED per litre in Dubai and 6.40 AED in Ajman
• The average price of 500 gm of fresh white bread is 5.83 AED per loaf in Dubai and 3.63 AED in Ajman
• The average price of white rice is 7.57 AED per kg in Dubai and 7.16 AED in Ajman
• The average price of regular eggs is 11.36 AED per dozen in Dubai and 7.18 AED in Ajman
• The average price of local cheese is 48.87 AED per kg in Dubai and 22.00 AED in Ajman
• The average price of chicken fillets is 29.83 AED per kg in Dubai and 00 AED in Ajman
• The average price of beef round or back leg red meat is 36.68 AED per kg in Dubai and 21.08 AED in Ajman
• The average price of water is 2.19 AED per 1.5 litre bottle in Dubai and 1.92 AED in Ajman
• The average price of potato is 3.54 AED per kg in Dubai and 2.89 AED in Ajman

Rent Per Month

In Dubai

• 7,400.62 AED for 1 bedroom flats in the City Centre
• 4,316.35 AED for 1 bedroom flats outside of Centre
• 14,431.90 AED for 3-bedroom apartments in City Centre
• 9,825.75 AED for 3 bedroom apartments outside of Centre

In Ajman

• 1,943.75 AED for 1 bedroom apartment in the City Centre
• 1,132.50 AED for 1 bedroom apartment outside of Centre
• 2,476.43 AED for a 3-bedroom apartment in City Centre
• 1,939.17 AED for 3 bedroom apartments outside of Centre

Conclusion

Salaries are generally higher in Dubai, but the expense of living, including food, transportation, housing and other necessities is considerably costlier than in Ajman.