Cost of living in Sochi (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Sochi (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Sochi | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 39 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 32 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (Dirham 5.88) | Dirham 16 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 76 (Dirham 3.04) | Dirham 6 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 82 (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 13 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 5.57 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 386 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 16 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (Dirham 2.78) | Dirham 9 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (Dirham 1.23) | Dirham 3.75 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (Dirham 2.50) | Dirham 10 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 514 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 65 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 9 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (Dirham 1.44) | Dirham 4.33 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Sochi (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Sochi | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 79,184 (Dirham 3,156) | Dirham 10,772 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,653 (Dirham 2,178) | Dirham 8,005 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,912 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 795 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,652 (Dirham 1,780) | Dirham 6,108 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,449 (Dirham 975) | Dirham 4,265 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,741 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 454 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 523 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 343 | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 30,752 (Dirham 1,226) | Dirham 1,200 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,711 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 307 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 461 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 44 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 305 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 36 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Sochi (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,633 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 198 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,513 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 184 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,996 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 344 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,021 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 350 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Sochi (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Sochi | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 997,111 (Dirham 39,744) | Dirham 87,999 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (Dirham 1.84) | Dirham 3.00 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,493 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 79 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 623 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | + 0% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Sochi (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Sochi | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 47 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,696 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 329 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 350 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 24 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 220 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (Dirham 3.08) | Dirham 15 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 88 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 13 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 579 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 63 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Sochi (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Sochi | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,176 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 204 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 801 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 91 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,411 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 759 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,602 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 272 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 508 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 71 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 172 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 250 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,999 (Dirham 1,993) | Dirham 1,834 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.62 (Dirham 0.10) | Dirham 0.70 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,979 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 266 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 20 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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