Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 98 (kr179) | kr150 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 38 (kr69) | kr85 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 23 (kr42) | kr38 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr14 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr27) | kr32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (kr54) | kr43 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 13 (kr23) | kr17 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr13 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr9 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (kr149) | kr81 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr20 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.62 (kr8) | kr10 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 65% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 13,593 (kr24,839) | kr12,078 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,045 (kr16,527) | kr10,088 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 780 (kr1,425) | kr797 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,295 (kr11,502) | kr8,998 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,979 (kr9,097) | kr6,853 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (kr963) | kr621 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 297 (kr542) | kr164 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,720 (kr3,142) | kr2,390 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 364 (kr666) | kr488 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (kr84) | kr43 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (kr64) | kr230 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 331 (kr604) | kr622 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 283 (kr516) | kr294 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 545 (kr996) | kr789 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 751 (kr1,372) | kr1,009 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 64% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,154 (kr214,075) | kr314,482 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.15 (kr5.75) | kr15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 69 (kr127) | kr467 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 40 (kr73) | kr408 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr37 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (kr117) | kr82 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 309 (kr564) | kr500 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (kr44) | kr37 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (kr39) | kr31 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (kr41) | kr18 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 17 (kr32) | kr12 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 22 (kr40) | kr17 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (kr141) | kr202 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 74% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 290 (kr529) | kr297 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 118 (kr216) | kr209 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 695 (kr1,270) | kr455 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 529 (kr966) | kr541 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (kr149) | kr77 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (kr49) | kr49 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (kr75) | kr42 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,831 (kr3,346) | kr3,632 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.30 (kr2.38) | kr0.88 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 407 (kr743) | kr211 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (kr32) | kr54 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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