- 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 | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergen (Norway) is 104% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 200 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 25 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 98 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 26 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 58 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 11 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 16 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 11 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 34 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 6 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 15 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 152 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 48 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 35 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 7 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.56 | + 89% | |
| 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 16,677 (Dirham 7,477) | Dirham 13,583 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 11,622 (Dirham 5,210) | Dirham 11,205 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,247 (Dirham 559) | Dirham 260 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 10,779 (Dirham 4,833) | Dirham 7,278 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,367 (Dirham 3,751) | Dirham 5,409 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 873 (Dirham 391) | Dirham 130 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 418 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 294 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,511 (Dirham 1,574) | Dirham 1,644 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 786 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 486 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 31 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 225 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 41 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is 1% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 827 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 231 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 263 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 196 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,122 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 329 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,688 (Dirham 757) | Dirham 355 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 205% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 355,140 (Dirham 159,220) | Dirham 76,866 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.81 | + 266% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 769 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 80 | + 331% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 145 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 39 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 2% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 21 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 67 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 424 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 276 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 39 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 44 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 251 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 51 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 449 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 223 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 240 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 70 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 520 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 348 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 911 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 150 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 124 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 70 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 76 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 30 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,505 (Dirham 2,020) | Dirham 2,228 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (Dirham 0.58) | Dirham 0.38 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 517 (Dirham 232) | Dirham 371 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 108 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 10 | + 383% | |
| 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 1,458 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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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 51,319
(kr 114,468)
in Bergen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 41,000
in Abu Dhabi.
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