Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 67% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 39 (COL$41,017) | COL$36,199 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (COL$33,851) | COL$28,614 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (COL$16,846) | COL$11,066 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (COL$6,702) | COL$4,867 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (COL$13,984) | COL$9,956 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.57 (COL$5,886) | COL$3,829 | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 16 (COL$17,200) | COL$12,880 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (COL$9,378) | COL$9,789 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.75 (COL$3,966) | COL$4,331 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (COL$10,861) | COL$3,865 | + 181% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (COL$68,441) | COL$54,854 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (COL$9,987) | COL$6,778 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.33 (COL$4,573) | COL$3,026 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 200% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,772 (COL$11,387,039) | COL$3,915,060 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 8,005 (COL$8,462,305) | COL$2,187,260 | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 795 (COL$840,101) | COL$293,677 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,108 (COL$6,456,299) | COL$2,582,130 | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,265 (COL$4,508,548) | COL$1,403,370 | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 454 (COL$479,435) | COL$220,476 | + 117% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (COL$363,013) | COL$71,492 | + 408% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,200 (COL$1,268,734) | COL$1,624,830 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 307 (COL$324,980) | COL$481,097 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (COL$46,509) | COL$25,772 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (COL$38,364) | COL$14,509 | + 164% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (COL$209,145) | COL$235,876 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 184 (COL$194,883) | COL$173,412 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 344 (COL$363,682) | COL$397,515 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 350 (COL$370,112) | COL$343,148 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 21% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 87,999 (COL$93,021,017) | COL$73,113,100 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (COL$3,170) | COL$3,689 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 79 (COL$83,152) | COL$145,235 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 26 (COL$27,742) | COL$20,867 | + 33% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (COL$17,940) | COL$22,930 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (COL$49,309) | COL$37,295 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (COL$347,967) | COL$114,530 | + 204% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (COL$25,712) | COL$24,187 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (COL$19,622) | COL$16,331 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (COL$25,097) | COL$22,446 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (COL$16,246) | COL$8,788 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (COL$13,734) | COL$6,162 | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (COL$66,857) | COL$36,100 | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 112% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Abu Dhabi | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 204 (COL$216,028) | COL$48,082 | + 349% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (COL$96,552) | COL$38,732 | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 759 (COL$802,491) | COL$137,540 | + 483% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 272 (COL$287,289) | COL$159,296 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (COL$75,096) | COL$42,010 | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (COL$21,305) | COL$10,642 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (COL$42,283) | COL$5,422 | + 680% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (COL$1,938,787) | COL$3,227,680 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (COL$737) | COL$227 | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 266 (COL$280,802) | COL$125,506 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (COL$20,658) | COL$9,067 | + 128% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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