Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 39 | Dirham 50 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 | Dirham 34 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 | Dirham 18 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 | Dirham 6 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.57 | Dirham 4.88 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 16 | Dirham 31 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.75 | Dirham 4.16 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 | Dirham 9 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 | Dirham 78 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 | Dirham 8 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.33 | Dirham 5.57 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,772 | Dirham 10,266 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 8,005 | Dirham 5,786 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 795 | Dirham 854 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,108 | Dirham 6,608 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,265 | Dirham 4,550 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 454 | Dirham 605 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 | Dirham 287 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,200 | Dirham 791 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 307 | Dirham 328 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 | Dirham 41 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 | Dirham 37 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 | Dirham 221 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 184 | Dirham 200 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 344 | Dirham 338 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 350 | Dirham 373 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 61% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 87,999 | Dirham 121,769 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 | Dirham 2.78 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 79 | Dirham 324 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 26 | Dirham 50 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 | Dirham 22 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 | Dirham 37 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 | Dirham 273 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 | Dirham 23 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 | Dirham 16 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 | Dirham 21 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 | Dirham 12 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 | Dirham 17 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 | Dirham 39 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 204 | Dirham 174 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 | Dirham 102 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 759 | Dirham 275 | + 176% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 272 | Dirham 321 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 | Dirham 87 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 | Dirham 25 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 | Dirham 41 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 | Dirham 2,079 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 | Dirham 0.53 | + 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 266 | Dirham 263 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 | Dirham 19 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 871 prices entered by 221 different people.
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