- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Arab Emirates
- Gothenburg
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr (Dirham 36) | Dirham 25 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (Dirham 33) | Dirham 25 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr (Dirham 19) | Dirham 11 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Dirham 5.52) | Dirham 8 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 kr (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr (Dirham 32) | Dirham 48 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.95 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.56 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr (Dirham 5,713) | Dirham 13,583 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr (Dirham 3,582) | Dirham 11,205 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr (Dirham 332) | Dirham 260 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr (Dirham 3,741) | Dirham 7,278 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr (Dirham 2,345) | Dirham 5,409 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr (Dirham 166) | Dirham 130 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr (Dirham 102) | Dirham 294 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,299 kr (Dirham 2,402) | Dirham 1,546 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,105 kr (Dirham 501) | Dirham 483 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 kr (Dirham 31) | Dirham 28 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 260 kr (Dirham 118) | Dirham 41 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (Dirham 418) | Dirham 231 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr (Dirham 166) | Dirham 196 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 849 kr (Dirham 385) | Dirham 329 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr (Dirham 419) | Dirham 355 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 124% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr (Dirham 77,940) | Dirham 76,866 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.81 | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr (Dirham 247) | Dirham 80 | + 209% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr (Dirham 81) | Dirham 30 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 kr (Dirham 49) | Dirham 66 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (Dirham 106) | Dirham 191 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 kr (Dirham 21) | Dirham 31 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 319 kr (Dirham 145) | Dirham 69 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331 kr (Dirham 150) | Dirham 196 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (Dirham 109) | Dirham 70 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (Dirham 345) | Dirham 577 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr (Dirham 204) | Dirham 150 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 kr (Dirham 53) | Dirham 57 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,441 kr (Dirham 653) | Dirham 743 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr (Dirham 0.38) | Dirham 0.38 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr (Dirham 135) | Dirham 371 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (Dirham 23) | Dirham 10 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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