- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in León, Spain compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in León (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 25 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 26 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 11 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.68 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 15 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 9 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 48 | - 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (Dirham 3.01) | Dirham 4.56 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in León (Spain) is 65% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €557 (Dirham 2,512) | Dirham 13,583 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (Dirham 1,917) | Dirham 11,205 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (Dirham 797) | Dirham 260 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €363 (Dirham 1,635) | Dirham 7,278 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €267 (Dirham 1,205) | Dirham 5,409 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (Dirham 767) | Dirham 130 | + 490% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 294 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | €500 (Dirham 2,255) | Dirham 1,665 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 521 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 27 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 42 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in León (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 231 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €18 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 196 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 329 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 355 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in León (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,375 (Dirham 100,922) | Dirham 76,866 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 1.81 | + 196% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 80 | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 39 | + 71% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in León (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.13 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 67 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 283 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.67 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 53 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in León (Spain) is 0% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 202 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 70 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (Dirham 282) | Dirham 409 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 150 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 71 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.75 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 44% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €1,500 (Dirham 6,766) | Dirham 2,094 | + 223% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (Dirham 1.05) | Dirham 0.38 | + 177% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 371 | - 68% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.72 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 10 | + 113% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in León (Spain) is 27% 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 30,477
(€6,757)
in León.
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