# Dubai Monthly Living Cost Calculator

Calculate complete monthly living expenses in Dubai for singles, couples, and families. Includes rent, groceries, utilities (DEWA), transportation, entertainment, school fees, healthcare, and lifestyle spending across budget, comfortable, and luxury tiers.

**Interactive calculator:** https://www.yallacalculators.online/monthly-expenses-calculator
**Last verified:** February 23, 2026
**Creator:** Varun Punjabi — https://www.linkedin.com/in/vp4/

## What this calculates

Monthly expenses are based on verified market data from Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Rent estimates use PropertyFinder and Bayut median rates by area and property type. DEWA costs reflect actual average bills. School fees use KHDA-approved fee ranges. All costs updated monthly to reflect current market rates.

## Inputs

- **Family size** — Number of people (single, couple, family)
- **Lifestyle tier** — Budget, comfortable, or luxury
- **Accommodation type** — Studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, or villa
- **Area preference** — Dubai area/neighborhood
- **Number of children** — For school fee calculations
- **Vehicle ownership** — Car lease, own, or public transport

## Outputs

- **Total monthly expenses** — Complete monthly budget breakdown
- **Rent estimate** — Monthly accommodation cost by area
- **Groceries & dining** — Food budget by family size
- **Utilities (DEWA)** — Electricity and water average
- **Transportation** — Car or metro costs
- **School fees (monthly)** — Average school costs if applicable
- **Entertainment & lifestyle** — Discretionary spending

## Data sources

- [Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)](https://www.dewa.gov.ae) — verified February 2026
- [PropertyFinder Rental Index](https://www.propertyfinder.ae) — verified February 2026
- [Bayut Area Guides](https://www.bayut.com) — verified February 2026
- [KHDA School Fee Framework](https://www.khda.gov.ae) — verified February 2026

## Citation

When citing this calculator, please include:

> YallaCalculators — Dubai Monthly Living Cost Calculator. Verified against official UAE government sources (February 2026). https://www.yallacalculators.online/monthly-expenses-calculator

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