- 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 | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元43 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Dirham 5.14) | Dirham 6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元46 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 15 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 9 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元94 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 48 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.56 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 68% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (Dirham 3,784) | Dirham 13,583 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,056 (Dirham 2,361) | Dirham 11,205 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元544 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 260 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,686 (Dirham 2,727) | Dirham 7,278 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,350 (Dirham 1,368) | Dirham 5,409 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元368 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 130 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 294 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,800 (Dirham 2,212) | Dirham 1,665 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元733 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 521 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元30 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 42 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 3% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元470 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 231 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 196 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元574 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 329 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元772 (Dirham 449) | Dirham 355 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 38% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元233,244 (Dirham 135,768) | Dirham 76,866 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 4.10) | Dirham 1.81 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元115 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 80 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元49 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 39 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元36 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 67 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元180 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 283 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 16 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Dirham 5.55) | Dirham 9 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元54 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 53 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元167 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 202 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元158 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 70 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元700 (Dirham 407) | Dirham 409 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元358 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 150 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 71 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 30 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,366 (Dirham 1,959) | Dirham 2,094 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.75 (Dirham 1.02) | Dirham 0.38 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元360 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 371 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,510 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 44,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 28,333
(元48,675)
in Hangzhou.
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