- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Abu Dhabi
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (元46) | 元10 | + 359% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (元14) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (元11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (元17) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (元87) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.83 (元9) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (元8) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (元24,965) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (元20,593) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (元478) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (元13,376) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (元9,941) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (元239) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (元541) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,566 (元2,878) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 498 (元915) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (元60) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (元76) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (元425) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (元360) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (元604) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (元652) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (元141,274) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (元3.33) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (元147) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 26 (元48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (元38) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (元118) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 175 (元321) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 35 (元65) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (元35) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (元36) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (元23) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (元24) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (元134) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 204 (元374) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (元129) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 528 (元970) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (元276) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 58 (元106) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (元55) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 727 (元1,335) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (元0.70) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (元683) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (元18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元82,322
(Dirham 44,791)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元69,000
in Aksu.
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