- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
- Abu Dhabi
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (1,701 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (1,667 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (778 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (512 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (729 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (425 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (1,026 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (561 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (612 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (578 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (3,231 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.95 (337 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (310 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 287% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (924,008 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 762% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (762,189 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 906% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (17,683 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (495,073 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (367,955 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 543% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (8,842 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (20,014 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,546 (105,167 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 483 (32,827 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 28 (1,915 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (2,777 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 640% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (15,731 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (13,321 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (22,351 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (24,149 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 356% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (5,228,830 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (123 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (5,442 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 30 (2,043 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 81% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (1,347 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 66 (4,487 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 191 (12,983 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 31 (2,099 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (1,276 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (1,417 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (746 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (872 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 69 (4,691 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 369% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 103% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (13,345 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 508% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (4,762 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 577 (39,278 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (10,204 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 57 (3,900 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 1200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (1,041 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (2,041 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 743 (50,533 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (26 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (25,267 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (680 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,431 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 90% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 554,471 ﷼
(Dirham 8,151)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
292,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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