- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Denmark
- Abu Dhabi
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (kr111) | kr120 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (kr48) | kr67 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (kr36) | kr32 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr7 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr27) | kr31 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr19 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (kr42) | kr71 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr19 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 6 (kr11) | kr10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (kr20) | kr11 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (kr150) | kr75 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr19 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.57 (kr8) | kr11 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 9,544 (kr17,065) | kr8,234 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,464 (kr11,558) | kr5,774 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 682 (kr1,220) | kr1,187 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,102 (kr12,698) | kr4,951 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,063 (kr9,053) | kr3,714 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 500 (kr894) | kr1,633 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (kr548) | kr193 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,427 (kr2,551) | kr3,665 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 457 (kr818) | kr716 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (kr65) | kr54 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (kr67) | kr169 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 259 (kr462) | kr778 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 217 (kr387) | kr230 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 446 (kr798) | kr797 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 591 (kr1,057) | kr1,287 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 83,594 (kr149,472) | kr305,266 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.34 (kr4.18) | kr10 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 109 (kr195) | kr386 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 31 (kr56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr50 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (kr115) | kr73 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 295 (kr527) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr58 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (kr27) | kr28 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (kr39) | kr29 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr13 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (kr30) | kr16 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (kr101) | kr168 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 55% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 220 (kr393) | kr337 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (kr151) | kr190 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 417 (kr745) | kr475 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 389 (kr696) | kr636 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (kr111) | kr70 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (kr46) | kr42 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (kr73) | kr33 | + 122% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,731 (kr4,883) | kr3,332 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.12 (kr2.00) | kr0.91 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 545 (kr974) | kr250 | + 290% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 23 (kr40) | kr42 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,086 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr28,204
(Dirham 15,773)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr25,000
in Aalborg.
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