Cost of living in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Karlsruhe | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 39 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 32 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 16 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 6 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.38 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.34 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.57 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 16 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 3.75 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 10 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 65 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 4.33 | + 19% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Karlsruhe | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,550 (Dirham 6,151) | Dirham 10,772 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,025 (Dirham 4,067) | Dirham 8,005 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (Dirham 893) | Dirham 795 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €833 (Dirham 3,307) | Dirham 6,108 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €656 (Dirham 2,603) | Dirham 4,265 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (Dirham 479) | Dirham 454 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 343 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | €426 (Dirham 1,693) | Dirham 1,200 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 307 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 44 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 36 | + 67% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 198 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 184 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 344 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Dirham 436) | Dirham 350 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 110% | |||
Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 110% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,148 (Dirham 79,983) | Dirham 87,999 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.00 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 79 | + 173% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 25 | + 247% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Karlsruhe | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 47 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €115 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 329 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 24 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 63 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Karlsruhe | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 204 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 91 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 759 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (Dirham 298) | Dirham 272 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 71 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.89 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 40 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Dirham 1,746) | Dirham 1,834 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.70 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 266 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 20 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 262 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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