Is the cost of living in Dubai high?

"The cost of living is fairly high. Schools are expensive, as is housing. A housing allowance is often included in an employment package though, and depending on your level of employment and the company you work for school can be included too. As far as groceries go, it depends on where you shop. There a lot of shops that cater to expats and hold imported products from the UK and the USA. There are certainly a lot of options. Expats make up the majority of the work force and so they are catered to very well," wrote a member who made the move to Dubai, UAE.

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"The cost of living in Dubai is generally considered to be high. Rental prices for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Dubai, UAE can range from around $1,500 to $3,000 per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can range from around $2,000 to $4,500 per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Dubai, UAE can cost around $20 to $30 per person," explained one expat living in Dubai, the UAE.