Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 340 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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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