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The Housing Model compared with GulfSums
DetailThe Housing Model logo The Housing ModelGulfSums logo GulfSums
What it doesRent vs buy planner showing which option you can afford based on your take-home pay, kids, childcare, cars and debts Money maths for the UAE & Gulf, done right.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS AE
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree to build and edit your plan, no account required. The Housing Model Pass adds detailed results for $59 for 12 months, one payment with no automatic renewal and a 14-day refund. Not given
Key features
  • Compare renting, buying now, buying later, and starter home then upgrade paths
  • 30-year wealth comparison across housing paths
  • Compare keeping current home as rental or buying a second home
  • Plan retirement and early retirement with drawdown analysis
  • Printable PDF report of your full plan and analysis
  • UAE Gratuity Calculator for end-of-service pay under Federal Decree-Law 33/2021
  • Dubai Mortgage Calculator with down payment and all fees included
  • Gold price tracker for Dubai updated hourly
  • Exchange rates for AED to INR, PKR and 20+ currencies with 1-year charts
  • Prayer times for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh and 15+ Gulf cities
  • UAE Corporate Tax Calculator with 0% to 9% rates and Small Business Relief to 2029
  • Rent vs Buy Calculator for Dubai comparing lifetime costs
  • DEWA Bill Calculator for Dubai electricity and water costs
  • Zakat Calculator based on live gold and silver prices
  • Loan Calculator for flat vs reducing balance rates with APR conversion
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in your browser with no data uploaded to servers
  • All calculations performed locally on your device with inputs never sent to company servers
  • Free to build and edit plans; pay only for detailed results and printable reports
  • Built by a solo maker for his own rent-or-buy decision with automated math verification
  • All calculations run entirely in your browser with no files or personal data sent to servers
  • Rates and rules are kept current with official budgets, tariff notifications and regulatory changes
  • Built on official UAE and Saudi laws including Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 and Central Bank limits
  • Completely free with no sign-ups required, supported by advertising
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)120
Referring domains (Majestic)10

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