In general, the cost of living is comparable to that in Germany. There are many things (such as fruit, vegetables, herbs, petrol, car insurance, PKV, services, cars) that are much cheaper in the UAE, but also things (such as rent, mobile phone rates, clothing, internet connection) that are more expensive in the UAE. In the current Cost of Living Index, in which 1st place is the most expensive city, Dubai is ranked 284th out of 568. In comparison, Munich is ranked 92nd.