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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dubai, UAE

Moving from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dubai, UAE? A $85,000 net salary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia requires $108,448 in Dubai, UAE (27.6% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 58
Equivalent Needed in Dubai, UAE
$108,448 / yr
COLI Index: 74 (+27.6%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$1,954 / mo
Additional cost required

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Dubai, UAE Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)5874+27.6%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)5076+52.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)5868+17.2%
Transportation & Transit (15%)5266+26.9%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)6472+12.5%