- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Huizhou
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Huizhou, China compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Huizhou (China) is 7% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元80 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 25 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元50 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 6 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6.00 (Dirham 3.35) | Dirham 9 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 48 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.80 (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 5.16 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 4.56 | - | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Huizhou (China) is 84% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (Dirham 1,677) | Dirham 13,583 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (Dirham 838) | Dirham 11,205 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元150 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 260 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (Dirham 838) | Dirham 7,278 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,111 (Dirham 621) | Dirham 5,409 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元150 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 130 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 294 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,118) | Dirham 1,546 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (Dirham 447) | Dirham 476 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 41 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Huizhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 231 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 196 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元140 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 329 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 355 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Huizhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 76,866 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元0.79 (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 1.81 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 80 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Huizhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元8 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 20 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 66 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 204 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.00 (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 10 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (Dirham 5.59) | Dirham 13 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元50 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 72 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Huizhou (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元106 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 198 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 70 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元250 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 572 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 150 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 57 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 63% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Dirham 2,120 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.00 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.38 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 371 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Huizhou (China) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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 19,527
(元34,942)
in Huizhou.
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