Moving to Dubai

The numbers that decide whether Dubai works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.

$2,086 is worth
$2,989

1.43x

Healthcare / year
$360

out of pocket, per person

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Dubai: common questions

How much does it cost to live in Dubai?

Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $2,989 in Dubai, a multiplier of 1.43. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.

What does Dubai require for residency?

Dubai has no dedicated retirement visa with a published income floor. Residency runs through other routes, which is a constraint worth settling before anything else.

What does healthcare cost in Dubai?

Out-of-pocket health spending in Dubai runs about $360 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.

Can I collect US Social Security while living in Dubai?

Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Dubai is not among them.

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