- 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 | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (元45) | 元10 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (元44) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (元14) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (元11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (元16) | - | - | |
| 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85) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.16 (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24,297) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (元20,042) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (元465) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (元13,018) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (元9,675) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (元232) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (元526) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,546 (元2,765) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 476 (元852) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 28 (元50) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (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414) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (元350) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (元588) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (元635) | - | - | |
| 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137,493) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (元3.24) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (元143) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 30 (元54) | - | - | |
| 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 20 (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 66 (元118) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 204 (元364) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 31 (元55) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (元32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (元37) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (元18) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (元23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 72 (元129) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (元355) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (元125) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 572 (元1,023) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (元268) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 57 (元103) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (元54) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dirham 2,120 (元3,792) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (元0.68) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (元664) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (元18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,415 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元88,634
(Dirham 49,551)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元75,000
in Aksu.
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