- 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 | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr (Dirham 34) | Dirham 25 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (Dirham 29) | Dirham 25 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr (Dirham 18) | Dirham 11 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Dirham 4.96) | Dirham 7 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 kr (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 9 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr (Dirham 29) | Dirham 48 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.94 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.56 | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr (Dirham 5,291) | Dirham 13,583 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr (Dirham 3,317) | Dirham 11,205 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr (Dirham 307) | Dirham 260 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr (Dirham 3,464) | Dirham 7,278 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr (Dirham 2,172) | Dirham 5,409 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr (Dirham 154) | Dirham 130 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr (Dirham 94) | Dirham 294 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,887 kr (Dirham 2,472) | Dirham 1,576 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222 kr (Dirham 513) | Dirham 490 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 kr (Dirham 29) | Dirham 33 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 260 kr (Dirham 109) | Dirham 39 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 1% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (Dirham 387) | Dirham 231 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr (Dirham 154) | Dirham 196 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 969 kr (Dirham 407) | Dirham 329 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr (Dirham 388) | Dirham 355 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 111% 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 72,182) | Dirham 76,866 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.81 | + 232% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr (Dirham 229) | Dirham 80 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr (Dirham 75) | Dirham 23 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 kr (Dirham 46) | Dirham 65 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 358 kr (Dirham 150) | Dirham 166 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 kr (Dirham 21) | Dirham 33 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (Dirham 131) | Dirham 61 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331 kr (Dirham 139) | Dirham 207 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (Dirham 101) | Dirham 70 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (Dirham 320) | Dirham 534 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr (Dirham 189) | Dirham 150 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 kr (Dirham 47) | Dirham 57 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,385 kr (Dirham 582) | Dirham 715 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr (Dirham 0.35) | Dirham 0.38 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr (Dirham 125) | Dirham 371 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (Dirham 21) | Dirham 10 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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