- 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 | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 11 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 9 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (Dirham 2.52) | Dirham 9 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 48 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.94 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 4.56 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 89% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 89% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (Dirham 785) | Dirham 13,583 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (Dirham 645) | Dirham 11,205 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 260 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (Dirham 806) | Dirham 7,278 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (Dirham 376) | Dirham 5,409 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 130 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 294 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (Dirham 1,228) | Dirham 1,576 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 490 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 33 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 39 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 231 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 196 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 329 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 355 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 24% 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 134,730) | Dirham 76,866 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.77) | Dirham 1.81 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 80 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 23 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 65 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 166 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 61 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 207 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 70 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (Dirham 537) | Dirham 534 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 150 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 57 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元657 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 715 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (Dirham 0.17) | Dirham 0.38 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 371 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 4% | |
| 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 1,436 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Dirham 38,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 15,869
(元29,532)
in Tai'an.
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