Dubai vs New York for remote workers
Dubai is about 35% cheaper than New York ($3,250 vs $5,032 a month). Dubai has faster typical internet.
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | 🇺🇸 New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $3,250 | $5,032 |
| Rent (1BR) | $2,200 | $3,800 |
| Food | $600 | $700 |
| Coworking | $350 | $400 |
| Transport | $100 | $132 |
| Internet | 300 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Language | Arabic, English | English |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Dubai and New York → | |
| Nomad visa | Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) | None |