What is the cost of living in the UAE?
A. The answer to this question varies with the types of goods being compared. Some goods are less expensive in the UAE than in the UK or North America, others more expensive. Cars, computers, and vegetables tend to be less expensive. Housing tends to be more expensive which is why all of our positions include a housing allowance. Furniture can be more or less expensive depending on where you shop and your personal taste. There are very economical furniture outlets in the UAE and an extensive selection of exclusive brands is also available. The popular furniture stores in the UAE are IKEA, ‘Homes R us’, Home Center, The One & 2XL. The cost of groceries is roughly comparable to what one would encounter in the US, UK, or Canada – if not cheaper.
