- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Denmark
- Abu Dhabi
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 36% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (kr41) | kr120 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (kr43) | kr74 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (kr19) | kr34 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (kr13) | kr8 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (kr18) | kr24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (kr10) | kr20 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (kr25) | kr60 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr17 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (kr15) | kr10 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (kr14) | kr14 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (kr78) | kr60 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (kr11) | kr19 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (kr8) | kr10 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 95% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (kr22,412) | kr9,429 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (kr18,487) | kr7,271 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (kr429) | kr1,011 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (kr12,008) | kr5,125 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (kr8,925) | kr3,875 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (kr214) | kr745 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (kr485) | kr170 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,665 (kr2,748) | kr3,744 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 521 (kr860) | kr772 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 27 (kr45) | kr70 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (kr70) | kr133 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (kr382) | kr833 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (kr323) | kr243 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (kr542) | kr867 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (kr586) | kr957 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (kr126,824) | kr300,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (kr2.99) | kr10 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (kr132) | kr363 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 (kr64) | kr167 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (kr29) | kr43 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 67 (kr111) | kr129 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (kr467) | kr400 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (kr43) | kr36 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (kr27) | kr31 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr28) | kr28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (kr15) | kr16 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (kr28) | kr18 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 53 (kr87) | kr230 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 2% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 202 (kr334) | kr360 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (kr115) | kr170 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 409 (kr674) | kr672 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (kr247) | kr500 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (kr118) | kr83 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (kr25) | kr35 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (kr49) | kr40 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,094 (kr3,454) | kr4,085 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (kr0.63) | kr1.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (kr613) | kr208 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (kr16) | kr44 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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