- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
- Abu Dhabi
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (4,208 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (1,863 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (1,318 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (480 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (993 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (510 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (1,702 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (706 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.65 (385 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (836 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (6,763 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 8 (546 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.68 (319 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 216% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 9,197 (626,725 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,584 (448,633 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 608% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 676 (46,071 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,848 (534,785 ﷼) | 80,000 ﷼ | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,168 (352,148 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 463 (31,574 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 311 (21,175 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,438 (98,014 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (32,065 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (2,705 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (2,581 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 588% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 246 (16,757 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (15,006 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 450 (30,643 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 591 (40,286 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 359% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,818 (6,461,102 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.35 (160 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (7,384 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 32 (2,164 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 125% 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 295 (20,094 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 955% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 22 (1,500 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (979 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (1,649 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (662 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (1,241 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 351% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 57 (3,870 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 345% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 212% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 216 (14,752 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (5,698 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 417 (28,384 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 389 (26,517 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 61 (4,190 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 1297% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (1,760 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 277% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (2,791 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,632 (179,358 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.12 (76 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 594% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 526 (35,859 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 308% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 23 (1,564 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 532,605 ﷼
(Dirham 7,816)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
256,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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