Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 56% 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 36 (RM46) | RM26 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (RM39) | RM17 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (RM19) | RM9 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (RM8) | RM7 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (RM16) | RM5.70 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.07 (RM6) | RM4.77 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (RM19) | RM21 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (RM10) | RM12 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (RM4.84) | RM3.45 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (RM13) | RM12 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (RM80) | RM76 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (RM10) | RM4.36 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (RM5.89) | RM3.55 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 291% 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 10,772 (RM13,759) | RM3,180 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 8,005 (RM10,225) | RM1,840 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 795 (RM1,015) | RM215 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,108 (RM7,801) | RM1,697 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,322 (RM5,520) | RM1,132 | + 388% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 510 (RM652) | RM195 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 353 (RM450) | RM129 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,270 (RM1,622) | RM1,466 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 319 (RM407) | RM457 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (RM52) | RM27 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (RM44) | RM36 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% 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 (RM253) | RM222 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 184 (RM235) | RM157 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 344 (RM439) | RM300 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 350 (RM447) | RM299 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% 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 87,999 (RM112,400) | RM151,448 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.46 (RM4.42) | RM2.18 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 79 (RM101) | RM107 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (RM37) | RM16 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 161% 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 17 (RM22) | RM14 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (RM60) | RM27 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (RM420) | RM93 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (RM31) | RM22 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (RM24) | RM9 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (RM30) | RM14 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (RM20) | RM8 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (RM17) | RM7 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (RM81) | RM33 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 154% 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 204 (RM261) | RM88 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (RM117) | RM35 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 759 (RM970) | RM175 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 272 (RM347) | RM144 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (RM91) | RM29 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (RM26) | RM13 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (RM51) | RM17 | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (RM2,343) | RM2,128 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (RM0.89) | RM0.25 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 266 (RM339) | RM127 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (RM28) | RM17 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 358 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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