Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.49) | €4.52 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.40) | €1.11 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.07) | €3.12 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.44 (€1.22) | €2.83 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (€5.55) | €5.50 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.73) | €2.58 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.50 (€0.79) | €1.58 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.06) | €0.92 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (€15) | €8 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.76) | €1.71 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.03 (€1.13) | €1.34 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (€2,085) | €2,197 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,306 (€1,641) | €1,773 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (€138) | €207 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,816 (€1,082) | €1,286 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (€839) | €888 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (€75) | €125 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 297 (€67) | €28 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (€363) | €401 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (€92) | €68 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €4.55 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (€8) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€60) | €81 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (€43) | €39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (€82) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (€78) | €122 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 58% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (€18,094) | €22,092 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.15 (€0.48) | €1.27 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (€18) | €61 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€3.72) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (€14) | €16 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (€85) | €53 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.51) | €4.32 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.33) | €1.91 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (€5.40) | €2.60 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.29) | €1.20 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (€3.10) | €1.08 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (€18) | €25 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€43) | €37 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (€123) | €153 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (€45) | €69 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (€14) | €10 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (€6) | €3.69 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€9) | €4.10 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (€570) | €517 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (€63) | €66 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (€4.94) | €7 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2021.
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