Cheapest Cities Near Dubai (2026)

Dubai has a cost of living index of 87 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH65% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $1,850/mo on rent
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2
Buenos Aires, AR65% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $1,800/mo on rent
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3
Oaxaca, MX63% cheaper
COL: 321BR: $400/moSave $1,800/mo on rent
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4
Da Nang, VN61% cheaper
COL: 341BR: $350/moSave $1,850/mo on rent
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5
Medellín, CO60% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $500/moSave $1,700/mo on rent
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6
Marrakech, MA60% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $430/moSave $1,770/mo on rent
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7
Hanoi, VN57% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $450/moSave $1,750/mo on rent
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8
Cebu City, PH57% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $400/moSave $1,800/mo on rent
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Dubai at a glance

87
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,200
1BR rent
per month
—
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

San Antonio, TXCOL: 87Detroit, MICOL: 87Oklahoma City, OKCOL: 86Lakeland, FLCOL: 87

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only