Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 104% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 90% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (RM66) | RM21 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (RM38) | RM15 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (RM26) | RM10 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (RM8) | RM6 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (RM15) | RM7 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.88 (RM5.70) | RM4.81 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (RM29) | RM18 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (RM12) | RM13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.42 (RM5.17) | RM4.21 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (RM13) | RM11 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (RM98) | RM81 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 10 (RM11) | RM4.73 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 6 (RM7) | RM3.10 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 241% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,825 (RM13,805) | RM2,798 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,124 (RM10,651) | RM1,774 | + 500% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 795 (RM928) | RM311 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,984 (RM5,818) | RM1,597 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,511 (RM4,099) | RM912 | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 445 (RM519) | RM575 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 237 (RM277) | RM112 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,293 (RM1,510) | RM1,579 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (RM388) | RM480 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (RM55) | RM20 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (RM42) | RM26 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 55% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (RM231) | RM217 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 238 (RM278) | RM171 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 551 (RM643) | RM320 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 547 (RM639) | RM384 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 6% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 125,266 (RM146,242) | RM143,076 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.99 (RM3.49) | RM2.11 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 78 (RM92) | RM128 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 25 (RM30) | RM16 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 137% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (RM21) | RM16 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (RM52) | RM27 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (RM384) | RM68 | + 465% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (RM31) | RM22 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (RM23) | RM11 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (RM22) | RM14 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 18 (RM21) | RM8 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (RM21) | RM8 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (RM72) | RM30 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 146% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 227 (RM265) | RM125 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (RM112) | RM53 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 843 (RM984) | RM175 | + 463% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 523 (RM611) | RM210 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (RM89) | RM62 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (RM30) | RM14 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (RM45) | RM18 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (RM2,141) | RM2,126 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.09 (RM1.27) | RM0.27 | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 408 (RM477) | RM122 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (RM21) | RM17 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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