- 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 | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (1,704 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (1,741 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (779 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (494 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (730 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (426 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (1,028 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (562 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (613 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (579 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (3,237 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (485 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (311 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 276% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (925,607 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 928% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (763,508 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 1106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (17,714 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (495,930 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (368,592 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (8,857 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (20,049 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,593 (108,571 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 548 (37,375 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 34 (2,306 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 276% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (2,660 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 609% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (15,758 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (13,344 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (22,390 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (24,191 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 175% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 21% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (5,237,879 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (123 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (5,451 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (2,490 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 122% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (1,439 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (4,380 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 245 (16,668 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 775% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (1,457 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (947 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (1,385 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (721 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (1,242 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 351% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (2,994 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 118% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 216 (14,724 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 410% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (4,770 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 327 (22,259 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (10,221 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 63 (4,259 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 1320% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (1,043 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (2,044 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,562 (174,557 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 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 (25,310 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 188% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (681 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,153 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 95% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 558,819 ﷼
(Dirham 8,201)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
286,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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