The cost of living as a student in Dubai varies per person depending on your individual needs. Below is an example of the type of costs a student will need to prepare for:
| Cost of living In Dubai, AED/month |
| Item of expenditure |
AED per month |
| Rent |
1,500 - 2,000 (Not Uninest Accommodation) |
| Food |
400-600 |
| Electricity and water |
Generally included in rent |
| Transportation |
120 (RTA) or 300 (Personal Car) |
| Mobile phone |
100-120 |
| Entertainment |
500-700 |
| Total |
2,700 – 3,750 |
| Accommodation In Dubai, AED/month |
| Shared room outside of centre |
1,018 |
| Shared room in city centre |
1,458 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre |
1,505 |
| 1 bedroom apartment In clty centre |
2,208 |