Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 25 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (Dirham 2.86) | Dirham 8 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.45 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 11 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.49 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.15 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 9 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 48 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.23 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.56 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,937 (Dirham 7,114) | Dirham 13,583 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,393 (Dirham 5,117) | Dirham 11,205 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Dirham 734) | Dirham 260 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,049 (Dirham 3,854) | Dirham 7,278 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $895 (Dirham 3,287) | Dirham 5,409 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $128 (Dirham 468) | Dirham 130 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 294 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (Dirham 1,179) | Dirham 1,644 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 486 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 33 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 41 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 231 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 196 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 329 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 355 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,294 (Dirham 74,534) | Dirham 76,866 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Dirham 3.07) | Dirham 1.81 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 80 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 38 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 21 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 67 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 284 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 25 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.74 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 51 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 223 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 70 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $130 (Dirham 476) | Dirham 348 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 150 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 70 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.65 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 (Dirham 1,596) | Dirham 2,228 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.13 (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 0.38 | + 987% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 371 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 10 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 40,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 38,804
($10,565)
in Riverside, California.
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