Cost of living in Dubai?

What is the cost of living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

• please tell me the expenses of living in abu dhabi and dubai. my dad might get a job in abu dhabi or dubai.. we are a family of four ; mum dad my brother and i.. 1. how much would a 2 bed or a 3bed apartment would cost per month in a good and safe area? 2. how much could one expect the electricity bill and water bill to be? is the ac centralized? 3. also what is the cost of the telephone, internet and tv cable? and do indian channels come there? 4. whats the transportation system as in are there any monthly bus passes or something? and if one gets a car on lease whats the system and how much would it cost to get a corolla? 5. what schooling system is better there ; american, british or the local? and what would be the per month cost for 10th and 11th grade? 6. are part time jobs common there like in the states? 7. whats the cell phone system there? i mean are monthly packages and all cheap?? most of all is dubai safer or abu dhabi? please answer my questions with details .. thank u

• Answer:

  1. 2-3 Bed apartment - $2000-2500/month 2. Utility bills (water, electricity, phone, etc.) - $300-500/month 3. Telephone/Internet/Cable - $50-100/month 4. Car (used) cost - $1500-2500; Mode of Transportation - Bus/Taxi 5. School - $300-500/month 6. Part time jobs commong - Yes 7. Cell phone system - GSM; Cost of Plans - $50-100/month