Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 31 (kr51) | kr136 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (kr50) | kr67 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (kr32) | kr29 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (kr10) | kr8 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr25) | kr26 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (kr9) | kr22 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (kr41) | kr63 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr13) | kr18 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (kr5.99) | kr10 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (kr23) | kr11 | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (kr107) | kr79 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr19 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 (kr8) | kr11 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,080 (kr15,145) | kr8,536 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (kr11,512) | kr5,788 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 574 (kr958) | kr1,220 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (kr7,922) | kr5,337 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (kr6,233) | kr3,926 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (kr557) | kr1,589 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 326 (kr544) | kr188 | + 190% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,722 (kr2,872) | kr3,570 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 464 (kr773) | kr710 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (kr77) | kr57 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (kr64) | kr154 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (kr448) | kr786 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (kr319) | kr244 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (kr606) | kr727 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (kr579) | kr1,206 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (kr134,373) | kr301,099 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (kr3.45) | kr10 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (kr135) | kr386 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (kr47) | kr255 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (kr28) | kr58 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (kr102) | kr73 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (kr634) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (kr41) | kr58 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (kr25) | kr28 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (kr40) | kr29 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr17) | kr13 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (kr23) | kr16 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (kr132) | kr176 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 211 (kr352) | kr344 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (kr135) | kr191 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (kr913) | kr475 | + 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 195 (kr325) | kr616 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (kr104) | kr77 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr35) | kr41 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (kr67) | kr33 | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,624 (kr4,377) | kr3,258 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (kr1.03) | kr0.93 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (kr471) | kr230 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (kr37) | kr42 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr23,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr20,220 (Dirham 12,122) in Abu Dhabi.
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