- 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 | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (元43) | 元10 | + 329% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (元13) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (元11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (元15) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (元82) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (元11) | - | - | |
| 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23,336) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (元19,249) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (元447) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (元12,503) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (元9,293) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (元223) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (元505) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,665 (元2,861) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 521 (元895) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 27 (元47) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (元73) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (元397) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (元336) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (元564) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (元610) | - | - | |
| 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132,053) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (元3.11) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (元137) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 (元66) | - | - | |
| 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 18 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 67 (元116) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (元486) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (元45) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (元29) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (元16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (元30) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 53 (元91) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 202 (元348) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (元120) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 409 (元702) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (元258) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (元123) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (元52) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,094 (元3,597) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (元0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (元638) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (元17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,283 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元75,320
(Dirham 43,843)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元65,000
in Aksu.
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