Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (kr106) | kr131 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (kr50) | kr76 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (kr36) | kr36 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (kr11) | kr9 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (kr29) | kr27 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (kr50) | kr47 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr16 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (kr10) | kr11 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr10 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (kr194) | kr73 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr20 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.40 (kr6) | kr12 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,814 (kr14,344) | kr11,838 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,815 (kr12,510) | kr10,086 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 610 (kr1,120) | kr890 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,551 (kr10,189) | kr7,626 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,555 (kr6,526) | kr5,660 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 328 (kr602) | kr821 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 324 (kr595) | kr160 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,598 (kr2,933) | kr3,229 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 501 (kr920) | kr861 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (kr81) | kr72 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (kr75) | kr158 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 15% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 310 (kr568) | kr804 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 250 (kr460) | kr316 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 512 (kr940) | kr945 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 687 (kr1,261) | kr1,033 | + 22% | |
| 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 92,006 (kr168,885) | kr234,508 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (kr4.23) | kr11 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (kr196) | kr504 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 24 (kr45) | kr176 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (kr32) | kr45 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (kr118) | kr121 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (kr698) | kr449 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (kr43) | kr39 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr31 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (kr43) | kr30 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr10 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr15 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 78 (kr144) | kr244 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 207 (kr380) | kr427 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 86 (kr158) | kr211 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 410 (kr752) | kr623 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 386 (kr709) | kr629 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 60 (kr111) | kr80 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (kr49) | kr41 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (kr83) | kr43 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,632 (kr4,831) | kr3,794 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (kr1.43) | kr0.98 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 506 (kr928) | kr246 | + 277% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (kr40) | kr43 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 563 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr33,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr32,678 (Dirham 17,802) in Abu Dhabi.
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