Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (kr107) | kr131 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (kr48) | kr67 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (kr36) | kr31 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (kr11) | kr7 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (kr30) | kr30 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr19 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (kr50) | kr68 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (kr10) | kr10 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr12 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (kr195) | kr78 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr19 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.40 (kr6) | kr10 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,814 (kr14,419) | kr8,455 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,815 (kr12,576) | kr5,757 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 610 (kr1,126) | kr1,141 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,551 (kr10,243) | kr4,956 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,831 (kr7,070) | kr3,745 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 328 (kr606) | kr1,512 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 324 (kr598) | kr193 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,598 (kr2,949) | kr3,644 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 501 (kr925) | kr684 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (kr81) | kr54 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (kr77) | kr169 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 310 (kr571) | kr778 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 250 (kr462) | kr230 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 512 (kr945) | kr745 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 687 (kr1,268) | kr1,287 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,006 (kr169,775) | kr304,676 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (kr4.26) | kr10 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (kr197) | kr386 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 24 (kr45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (kr32) | kr50 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (kr119) | kr73 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (kr701) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (kr43) | kr58 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr28 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (kr43) | kr29 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr13 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr16 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 78 (kr145) | kr171 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 207 (kr382) | kr337 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 86 (kr159) | kr187 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 410 (kr756) | kr475 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 386 (kr712) | kr606 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 60 (kr111) | kr73 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (kr50) | kr42 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (kr83) | kr33 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,632 (kr4,857) | kr3,125 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (kr1.44) | kr0.91 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 506 (kr933) | kr255 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (kr41) | kr42 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 532 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least kr30,125 (Dirham 16,326) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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