UAE Grocery Budget Calculator
Estimate your monthly spending on groceries in Dubai & UAE for 2025-2026
"Your grocery budget depends heavily on where you shop. Viva and Union Coop can save you up to 40% compared to high-end retailers."
Savvy Shopping Tips
- Viva & Day to Day: Best for household essentials and non-perishables at extreme discounts.
- Reward Apps: Use Share (Carrefour), Blue (Al-Futtaim), or Smiles to get cash back on every purchase.
Price Index 2026
Estimated average prices in Dubai/UAE:
Milk (2L)AED 11
Eggs (30pcs)AED 15
Chicken (1kg)AED 28
Rice (5kg)AED 30
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on where you shop. While premium stores like Spinneys are comparable to high-end European stores, discount markets like Viva and Union Coop offer very competitive pricing for local and regional produce.
Buy local produce instead of air-flown imports, shop at Union Coop or Viva for staples, and look for '1+1' deals which are very common in UAE supermarket chains.
Yes, most grocery items are subject to the standard 5% VAT. However, generic medicine and some essential services might be zero-rated.