- 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 | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 10% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 25 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 15 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.60) | Dirham 9 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Dirham 3.92) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元98 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 48 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 4.95 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.56 | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 73% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,556 (Dirham 3,059) | Dirham 13,583 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,717 (Dirham 2,047) | Dirham 11,205 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元439 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 260 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,380 (Dirham 2,412) | Dirham 7,278 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,075 (Dirham 1,143) | Dirham 5,409 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元170 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 130 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元140 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 294 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,375 (Dirham 1,859) | Dirham 1,546 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 483 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元26 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 29 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 41 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 2% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元517 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 231 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元330 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 196 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元612 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 329 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元546 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 355 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 22% 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 136,374) | Dirham 76,866 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 1.81 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元67 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 80 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元34 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 29 | - 35% | |
| 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 21 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 96 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元34 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Dirham 5.40) | Dirham 12 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元49 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 68 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元154 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 200 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元163 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 70 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元267 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 646 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元406 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 150 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,161 (Dirham 639) | Dirham 727 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.03 (Dirham 0.57) | Dirham 0.38 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元332 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 371 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,439 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 40,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 23,242
(元42,205)
in Hangzhou.
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