A recent report has revealed the most expensive Arab cities in terms of living costs for 2025. Major metropolitan areas topped the list due to rising prices of goods, services, and housing.
According to the report, Dubai ranked as the most expensive Arab city, scoring 58.0 points, followed by Abu Dhabi in second place with 52.6 points. Meanwhile, Tunis ranked among the more affordable cities, scoring 27.3 points. At the other end of the spectrum, Alexandria was ranked the most affordable Arab city, scoring 17.9 points.
Below is an infographic illustrating the ranking of Arab cities based on the 2025 Cost of Living Index published by Numbeo.
