What will life in Dubai cost each month?
Estimate your monthly costs in Dubai by household, area, schools and cars, using published 2026 rents.
Adults
2
School fees a year, per child
1
Estimated cost a monthAED 37,904about £7,735 a month
Rent (3-bed villa)AED 15,875
Housing fee (5% of rent)AED 794
Electricity and water (DEWA)AED 1,600
Home internetAED 285
Mobile phones EstimateAED 350
School feesAED 10,000
Groceries EstimateAED 4,200
Car, fuel and tolls EstimateAED 1,800
Eating out and leisure EstimateAED 3,000
Rent is the average asking rent for a 3-bed villa in this kind of area in the first half of 2026 (Bayut): AED 190,500 a year. Rent is usually paid a year ahead, so see the moving fund calculator for the cash you need up front.
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