- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (kr111) | kr130 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (kr49) | kr76 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (kr36) | kr36 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr8 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr27) | kr30 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr18 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (kr41) | kr53 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr17 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 6 (kr11) | kr11 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (kr20) | kr11 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (kr149) | kr83 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr19 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.83 (kr9) | kr12 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 44% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 9,544 (kr16,998) | kr12,027 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,339 (kr11,289) | kr9,754 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 682 (kr1,215) | kr890 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,102 (kr12,648) | kr7,816 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,063 (kr9,017) | kr5,716 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 500 (kr890) | kr794 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (kr545) | kr159 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,596 (kr2,842) | kr3,280 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 587 (kr1,045) | kr900 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (kr65) | kr73 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (kr68) | kr158 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 246 (kr438) | kr809 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (kr371) | kr305 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 433 (kr771) | kr901 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 580 (kr1,033) | kr941 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,046 (kr149,684) | kr214,353 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.37 (kr4.22) | kr11 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 109 (kr194) | kr504 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 31 (kr55) | kr175 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr45 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (kr114) | kr121 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 295 (kr525) | kr432 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr39 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (kr27) | kr29 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (kr39) | kr30 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr11 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (kr30) | kr16 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (kr101) | kr249 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 220 (kr391) | kr400 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (kr147) | kr203 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 417 (kr742) | kr623 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 392 (kr698) | kr604 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (kr111) | kr82 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (kr44) | kr41 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (kr73) | kr44 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,731 (kr4,863) | kr3,933 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.12 (kr1.99) | kr0.98 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 545 (kr970) | kr252 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 23 (kr40) | kr43 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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