Renting Cost Calculator
Estimate the full cost of renting a property in Dubai and across the UAE. See upfront, monthly, and yearly rental costs in one clear breakdown.
1Enter Rental Details
First cheque: AED 60,000
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2Your Estimated Renting Costs
Total Upfront Cost
AED 19,880
Payable before you move in
Estimated Monthly
AED 10,042
Average monthly expense
Estimated Yearly
AED 120,500
Average annual expense
- Annual Rent (First Cheque)
- AED 60,000
- Security Deposit (5%)
- AED 6,000
- Agent Fee (5% + VAT)
- AED 6,300
- Ejari Fee
- AED 220
- DEWA Setup
- AED 1,500
- Internet / TV Setup
- AED 600
- Chiller / Cooling Deposit
- AED 2,000
- Moving Cost
- AED 1,500
- Parking
- AED 1,000
- Tenant Insurance
- AED 500
- Other Admin Fees
- AED 260
- Total Upfront Cost
- AED 19,880
Monthly Overview
- Monthly Rent (1/12)
- AED 10,000
- DEWA (Estimated)
- AED 500
- Internet / TV
- AED 350
- Chiller (Estimated)
- AED 200
- Insurance (Monthly)
- AED 42
- Total Monthly
- AED 10,042
Yearly Overview
- Annual Rent
- AED 120,000
- Utilities & Services
- AED 12,600
- Insurance (Yearly)
- AED 500
- Other (Admin / Misc)
- AED 1,000
- Total Yearly
- AED 134,100
What does renting usually cost in the UAE?
Security Deposit
Usually 5% (unfurnished) or 10% (furnished) of the annual rent.
Agency Fee
Typically 5% of annual rent + 5% VAT, paid to the real estate agent.
Ejari Registration
Mandatory registration of the tenancy contract: AED 177.75 online or AED 220 at a trustee centre (DLD).
Utilities & Services
DEWA, chiller, internet and other monthly utility charges.
Moving Costs
Budget for moving, setting up, and first-month essentials.
Typical renting costs by annual rent
| Annual Rent (AED) | Upfront Cost (Est.) | Monthly Cost (Est.) | Yearly Cost (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 | 10,900 | 3,250 | 42,570 |
| 60,000 | 15,900 | 5,250 | 62,570 |
| 90,000 | 23,300 | 7,650 | 94,300 |
| 120,000 | 30,700 | 10,050 | 144,860 |
| 200,000 | 45,300 | 16,860 | 192,730 |
Note: Estimates vary based on community, property type and utility charges.
Things first-time tenants should know
- Read the tenancy contract carefully before signing.
- Confirm what's included in rent (chiller, parking, utilities).
- Ejari registration is mandatory for all rental contracts in Dubai.
- Take photos and note the condition before handover.
- Keep all documents and receipts for your records.
- Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
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