- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
- Bergen
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bergen, Norway compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergen (Norway) is 113% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 189 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 25 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 96 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 24 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 61 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 11 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 11 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 6 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 15 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 26 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 17 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 9 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 155 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 48 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 33 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.31 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.56 | + 98% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bergen (Norway) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 16,354 (Dirham 7,526) | Dirham 13,583 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 11,416 (Dirham 5,253) | Dirham 11,205 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,247 (Dirham 574) | Dirham 260 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 10,779 (Dirham 4,960) | Dirham 7,278 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,367 (Dirham 3,850) | Dirham 5,409 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 873 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 130 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 418 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 294 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,511 (Dirham 1,616) | Dirham 1,546 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 786 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 458 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 28 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 225 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 41 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is 0% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 858 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 231 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 235 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 196 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,023 (Dirham 471) | Dirham 329 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,534 (Dirham 706) | Dirham 355 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 208% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 359,629 (Dirham 165,495) | Dirham 76,866 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.81 | + 269% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 713 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 80 | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 138 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 30 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 0% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 20 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 123 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 66 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 363 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 210 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 39 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 30 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 45 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 251 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 66 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is 19% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 458 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 196 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 240 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 70 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 520 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 572 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 911 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 150 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 124 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 57 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 77 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 30 | + 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | kr 3,782 (Dirham 1,741) | Dirham 1,965 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.00 (Dirham 0.46) | Dirham 0.38 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 488 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 371 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 106 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 10 | + 386% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,772 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bergen (Norway) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 48,869
(kr 106,196)
in Bergen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 39,000
in Abu Dhabi.
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