2021 Praga R1True Cost of Ownership in UAE
220 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (5%), insurance, fuel at د.إ0.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$226K
Base: $205K
Annual Total
$50K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$10K
5% of base price
VAT
$11K
5% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$474K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Praga R1 — Full Cost Breakdown in UAE
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $205K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $10K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (5%) | $11K |
| Total Purchase Price | $226K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $630 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $45K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $50K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $474K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $3.313 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Praga R1 Fuel Cost Calculator — UAE
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Annual Fuel Cost
$630
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$53
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$4.20
10L × د.إ0.42
Praga R1 Depreciation Curve
The Praga R1 loses approximately $103K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $205K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $160K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $139K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $123K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $111K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $103K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Praga R1 vs. Competitors in UAE
How does the Praga R1 compare to similar cars available in UAE?
Praga
R1
Base Price
$205K
Annual Cost in UAE
$50K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in UAE
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in UAE
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in UAE
$8K
Annual costs estimated for UAE market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (5%) applied to all models.
🇦🇪 Owning a Car in UAE
No road tax. Cheapest fuel in developed world.
Very Expensive for UAE
Annual car costs = 116% of average UAE income ($43K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$43K
In UAE
Fuel Price
د.إ0.42/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
5%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in UAE
Praga R1 in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Praga R1 in UAE.
The 2021 Praga R1 has a base price of $205,000 USD. In UAE, after 5% import duty and 5% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $226,013 USD (د.إ226,013 AED).