Cost Of Living

Surviving in the UAE on a tight salary isn’t easy. Here you’ll find real monthly budgets, bedspace prices, cheap areas to live, grocery hacks, transport tips, and everything that helps you stretch every dirham especially if you’re earning between 2k–6k AED. No luxury lifestyle nonsense here. Only practical cost-cutting guides that actually help expats live better.

How I Survive in Deira Dubai on AED 2,000/Month in 2025: A Real Expat Survival Story

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paratha and chai breakfast in Deira Dubai showing low budget expat survival life

When I landed in Dubai the first time, I thought this city was all success stories. I imagined a stable job, sending money home, and building a better future for my family. What I never imagined was losing my job suddenly and waking up one morning with a sinking feeling in my stomach, no income, … Read more