Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 25 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 11 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (Dirham 2.87) | Dirham 7 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.59 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 9 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 48 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.71 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.56 | + 101% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,657 (Dirham 6,084) | Dirham 13,583 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,280 (Dirham 4,702) | Dirham 11,205 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (Dirham 764) | Dirham 260 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,140 (Dirham 4,188) | Dirham 7,278 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $893 (Dirham 3,279) | Dirham 5,409 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (Dirham 494) | Dirham 130 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 294 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (Dirham 1,572) | Dirham 1,587 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Dirham 444) | Dirham 490 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 33 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 41 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 231 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 196 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 329 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 355 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,262 (Dirham 74,413) | Dirham 76,866 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 1.81 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 80 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 24 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 65 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 166 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 33 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.74 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.31 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 61 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 206 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 70 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $127 (Dirham 466) | Dirham 534 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 150 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 58 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.32 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 30 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $160 (Dirham 588) | Dirham 715 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Dirham 0.92) | Dirham 0.38 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 371 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 10 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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