- Client: Bates Pan Gulf (BPG), Dubai
- Key Technologies Used :
- Next.js (React)
- Live Data APIs (Numbeo, Dubai Pulse, exchangerate.host)
Project overview
As Dubai welcomed over 220,000+ new residents in the first half of 2024, itâs clear the city is booming. But what does this mean for everyday lifeâespecially for those planning to move?
We built an intelligent, browser-based tool that helps users instantly compare cost-of-living factors in Dubai.
Planning to move to Dubai but unsure if your current income will support the same lifestyle?
This tool is designed to help users calculate how much they would need to maintain their existing standard of living in Dubai.
For example, if a user currently lives in India with a monthly income of âč50,000, supporting a family of three (self, spouse, child), the tool determines the equivalent income required in Dubai for a comparable lifestyle.
How It Works:
- Input your current location, monthly income, and household size
- The system fetches live cost-of-living indices across major categories
- Calculates the required income in Dubai to sustain the same lifestyle


Key Features:
- Country-to-country cost comparison powered by live public datasets
- Categories: Rent, groceries, utilities, transport, education, healthcare, and more
- Dynamic charts for visual comparison
- Updated in real-time via open data APIs
- Fully responsive and optimized for mobile/tablet
- Minimal UI for maximum clarity and quick decision-making
Outcome
Empowers users with transparent, data-backed insights on how much more (or less) they need to earn in Dubai to maintain their lifestyleâwhether theyâre single, married, or moving with kids.
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