- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Tai'an
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (Dirham 4.29) | Dirham 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 6 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (Dirham 2.66) | Dirham 9 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 48 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 4.56 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 88% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (Dirham 827) | Dirham 13,583 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (Dirham 679) | Dirham 11,205 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 260 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (Dirham 849) | Dirham 7,278 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (Dirham 396) | Dirham 5,409 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 130 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 294 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (Dirham 1,293) | Dirham 1,644 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 486 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 31 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 41 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 231 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 196 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 329 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 355 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 27% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (Dirham 141,874) | Dirham 76,866 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 1.81 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 80 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元19 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 39 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 67 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 276 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 25 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 14 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 51 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 223 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 70 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (Dirham 566) | Dirham 348 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 150 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 70 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元4,000 (Dirham 2,263) | Dirham 2,228 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (Dirham 0.18) | Dirham 0.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 371 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 41,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 19,252
(元34,024)
in Tai'an.
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