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Dubai cost for a single person

If you ride metro and cook most meals, a single person often lives on AED 8,000–12,000 a month including rent. That is Qusais, International City, JVC or a shared better area — not a Downtown one-bed.

Metro + cook
AED 8–12k
Marina studio life
AED 14–20k
  • If you ride metro and cook most meals, a single person often lives on AED 8,000–12,000 a month including rent.
  • That is Qusais, International City, JVC or a shared better area — not a Downtown one-bed.
  • A Marina or Downtown studio plus eating out is a different country: often AED 14,000–20,000.
  • Use the salary calculator and the rent calculator with your real package.
  • Longer read: How much money do you need to live in Dubai.

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How much does a single person need in Dubai?
About AED 8,000–12,000 a month all-in if you ride metro and cook. A Marina studio plus eating out can be AED 14,000–20,000.

Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.

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