Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 64 (£13) | £13 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 36 (£8) | £6 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 23 (£4.91) | £3.87 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (£1.60) | £1.20 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (£3.06) | £3.27 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (£1.43) | £2.36 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (£5.06) | £5.27 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 12 (£2.56) | £2.35 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 7 (£1.55) | £1.03 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (£2.93) | £2.83 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 92 (£19) | £9 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 10 (£2.10) | £1.79 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (£0.94) | £1.34 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 77% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 12,059 (£2,541) | £953 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 8,705 (£1,834) | £1,073 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 648 (£137) | £297 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,767 (£1,637) | £702 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,969 (£1,047) | £544 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 357 (£75) | £125 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 252 (£53) | £25 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,196 (£252) | £418 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (£70) | £129 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (£10) | £7 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (£42) | £69 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 238 (£50) | £37 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 551 (£116) | £99 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 547 (£115) | £52 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 114,194 (£24,061) | £17,412 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.21 (£0.68) | £1.52 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 71 (£15) | £65 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 25 (£5.22) | £18 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (£3.72) | £2.31 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (£9) | £4.96 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (£69) | £94 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (£5.59) | £2.68 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (£4.09) | £1.57 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (£3.89) | £4.18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 18 (£3.74) | £2.17 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (£3.80) | £1.68 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (£13) | £13 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 227 (£48) | £61 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (£20) | £15 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 843 (£178) | £83 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 523 (£110) | £72 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (£16) | £7 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (£5.39) | £3.57 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (£8) | £4.42 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (£386) | £502 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.09 (£0.23) | £0.09 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 408 (£86) | £50 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 16 (£3.29) | £11 | - 71% | |
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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 198 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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