- 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 | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergen (Norway) is 110% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 180 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 25 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 104 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 25 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 63 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 11 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 17 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 11 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 6 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 15 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 26 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 48 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 34 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.94 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.56 | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bergen (Norway) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 16,116 (Dirham 7,034) | Dirham 13,583 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 11,546 (Dirham 5,039) | Dirham 11,205 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,263 (Dirham 551) | Dirham 260 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,228 (Dirham 4,901) | Dirham 7,278 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,568 (Dirham 3,740) | Dirham 5,409 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 860 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 130 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 403 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 294 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 (Dirham 1,608) | Dirham 1,576 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 754 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 490 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 102 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 33 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 245 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 39 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is 2% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 902 (Dirham 394) | Dirham 231 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 270 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 196 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,154 (Dirham 504) | Dirham 329 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,692 (Dirham 738) | Dirham 355 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 197% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 350,620 (Dirham 153,034) | Dirham 76,866 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.81 | + 238% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 717 (Dirham 313) | Dirham 80 | + 291% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 150 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 23 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 1% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 85 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 22 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 105 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 65 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 427 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 166 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 33 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 44 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 269 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 61 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is 13% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 445 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 207 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 246 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 70 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 562 (Dirham 245) | Dirham 534 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 920 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 150 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 122 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 57 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 77 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 30 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr 1,310 (Dirham 572) | Dirham 715 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.80 (Dirham 0.35) | Dirham 0.38 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 474 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 371 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 101 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 10 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,667 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bergen (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 47,041
(kr 107,777)
in Bergen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 39,000
in Abu Dhabi.
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