- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Hangzhou
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hangzhou, China compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (Dirham 5.90) | Dirham 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Dirham 5.00) | Dirham 6 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 15 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.52) | Dirham 9 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元98 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 48 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 4.94 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.56 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 74% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,556 (Dirham 2,989) | Dirham 13,583 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,717 (Dirham 1,999) | Dirham 11,205 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元439 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 260 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,380 (Dirham 2,356) | Dirham 7,278 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,075 (Dirham 1,116) | Dirham 5,409 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元170 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 130 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元140 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 294 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,375 (Dirham 1,816) | Dirham 1,576 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 490 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 33 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 39 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元517 (Dirham 278) | Dirham 231 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元330 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 196 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元612 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 329 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元546 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 355 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 20% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元247,633 (Dirham 133,211) | Dirham 76,866 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 1.81 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元67 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 80 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 65 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 166 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 33 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Dirham 5.27) | Dirham 13 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元49 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 61 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元154 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 207 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元163 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 70 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元267 (Dirham 143) | Dirham 534 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元406 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 150 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 57 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,161 (Dirham 625) | Dirham 715 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.03 (Dirham 0.55) | Dirham 0.38 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元332 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 371 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,539 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 42,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 23,672
(元44,005)
in Hangzhou.
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