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
- Healthcare / year
- $360
1.43x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Dubai
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.