- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Arab Emirates
- Oporto
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oporto, Portugal compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.63 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (Dirham 2.74) | Dirham 8 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.45 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.08 (Dirham 4.71) | Dirham 6 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.11 (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (Dirham 4.98) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 9 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 48 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.16 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 4.56 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 73% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €641 (Dirham 2,798) | Dirham 13,583 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €479 (Dirham 2,091) | Dirham 11,205 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (Dirham 418) | Dirham 260 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €354 (Dirham 1,545) | Dirham 7,278 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €262 (Dirham 1,142) | Dirham 5,409 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €48 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 130 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 294 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (Dirham 1,558) | Dirham 1,546 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 476 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 28 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.70 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 41 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 231 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 196 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 329 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 355 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 85% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,000 (Dirham 104,778) | Dirham 76,866 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.81 | + 247% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 80 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 30 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.96 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 66 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 204 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.72 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 31 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.11 (Dirham 4.86) | Dirham 10 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 72 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 198 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 70 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 572 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 150 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 57 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.89 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 15 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 30 | - 78% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €541 (Dirham 2,360) | Dirham 2,120 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.38 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 371 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 10 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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