- 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 | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (kr105) | kr130 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (kr47) | kr76 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (kr34) | kr36 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr8 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr26) | kr30 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr18 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (kr45) | kr53 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr17 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 6 (kr11) | kr11 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (kr19) | kr11 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 76 (kr137) | kr83 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr19 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (kr8) | kr12 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,296 (kr14,901) | kr12,027 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,202 (kr11,140) | kr9,754 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (kr1,188) | kr890 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,630 (kr13,706) | kr7,816 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,063 (kr9,095) | kr5,716 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 460 (kr826) | kr794 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (kr550) | kr159 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,803 (kr3,239) | kr3,280 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 579 (kr1,039) | kr900 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (kr66) | kr73 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (kr69) | kr158 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 2% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 234 (kr420) | kr809 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (kr385) | kr305 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 424 (kr761) | kr901 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 584 (kr1,049) | kr941 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,129 (kr158,303) | kr214,353 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.35 (kr4.21) | kr11 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 111 (kr200) | kr504 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 36 (kr64) | kr175 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 19 (kr35) | kr45 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (kr115) | kr121 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (kr538) | kr432 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr39 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (kr26) | kr29 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (kr37) | kr30 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr11 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (kr32) | kr16 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (kr96) | kr249 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 40% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 224 (kr402) | kr400 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (kr147) | kr203 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 403 (kr724) | kr623 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 388 (kr697) | kr604 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 63 (kr113) | kr82 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (kr44) | kr41 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (kr72) | kr44 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,731 (kr4,905) | kr3,933 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (kr1.59) | kr0.98 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 525 (kr942) | kr252 | + 274% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (kr40) | kr43 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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