Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 6% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 36 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.72) | €5.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.29 (€1.33) | €1.21 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.23) | €3.52 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.65) | €2.78 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 11 (€2.67) | €2.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.58 (€1.15) | €1.97 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.76) | €0.99 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 52 (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €1.58 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.32 (€1.08) | €1.82 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,443 (€2,867) | €2,452 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,963 (€1,995) | €1,857 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (€248) | €240 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,997 (€1,503) | €1,400 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,669 (€919) | €1,048 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (€140) | €144 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 184 (€46) | €36 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (€356) | €419 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (€85) | €177 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (€13) | €5.23 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (€61) | €86 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 277 (€69) | €36 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 460 (€115) | €91 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 (€116) | €115 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,094 (€26,082) | €24,902 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.29 (€0.82) | €2.07 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 82 (€20) | €61 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €22 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (€3.39) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (€14) | €8 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (€96) | €63 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €3.81 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.05) | €1.95 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €3.22 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (€4.89) | €1.19 | + 312% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (€5.04) | €1.33 | + 278% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (€16) | €23 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (€47) | €46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 121 (€30) | €24 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (€196) | €147 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 470 (€118) | €62 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (€16) | €13 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.74) | €4.56 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (€10) | €4.01 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (€533) | €494 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.28 (€0.32) | €0.10 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 317 (€79) | €41 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.29) | €6 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 641 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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