Is Ras al-Khaimah more expensive than Sharjah?

Ras al-Khaimah is 12.0% more expensive than Sharjah overall. Rent is 12.8% lower, groceries 16.3% more expensive, and restaurants 37.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Sharjah or Ras al-Khaimah?

Sharjah has a purchasing power index of 115.5 while Ras al-Khaimah has 80.4 (NYC = 100). Sharjah offers better purchasing power.

Vergelijking Kosten van Levensonderhoud · 2026

🇦🇪 Sharjah vs 🇦🇪 Ras al-Khaimah

2026

Ras al-Khaimah is 12.0% duurder

Categorie	🇦🇪 Sharjah	🇦🇪 Ras al-Khaimah	Verschil
Kosten van Levensonderhoud	49.2	55.1	+12.0%
Huur	22.7	19.8	-12.8%
Boodschappen	41.6	48.4	+16.3%
Restaurants	40.4	55.5	+37.4%
Koopkracht	115.5	80.4	-30.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.