Dubai Move-in Cost & Budget Planner (2025)

A free tool that estimates up-front and monthly living costs for people moving to Dubai. Includes DEWA, district cooling, housing fee, cheques, and Dubai-specific expenses.

Monthly Total Salary

Currency

💡 Tip: Use your total gross monthly salary including allowances. Most calculations in Dubai are done in AED.

Up-front Payments

First rent payment

AED 20,000

Security deposit

AED 4,000

Broker's fees

AED 4,000

DEWA connection

AED 2,000

Ejari registration

AED 120

Total:AED 30,120

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Dubai Move-in Cost & Budget Planner (2025)

Income & CurrencyAED 15,000/month

Rent & ChequesAED 80,000/year

Broker CommissionAED 4,000

Appliances & FurnitureAED 0 one-time

Utilities & ServicesAED 600/month

TransportAED 0/month

Relocation ServicesAED 0 one-time

Key Assumptions & SourcesSep 2025

Dubai Move-in Cost & Budget Planner (2025)

Income & CurrencyAED 15,000/month

Rent & ChequesAED 80,000/year

Broker CommissionAED 4,000

Appliances & FurnitureAED 0 one-time

Utilities & ServicesAED 600/month

TransportAED 0/month

Relocation ServicesAED 0 one-time

Key Assumptions & SourcesSep 2025