Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (R$ 48) | R$ 30 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (R$ 46) | R$ 20 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 60 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (R$ 95) | R$ 120 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.00 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (R$ 13,753) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (R$ 10,223) | R$ 1,450 | + 605% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (R$ 911) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (R$ 7,035) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (R$ 5,535) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (R$ 495) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (R$ 481) | R$ 70 | + 588% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (R$ 2,394) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (R$ 605) | R$ 300 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (R$ 68) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (R$ 57) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 173% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (R$ 398) | R$ 80 | + 398% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (R$ 283) | R$ 60 | + 372% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (R$ 538) | R$ 500 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (R$ 514) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (R$ 119,331) | R$ 15,000 | + 696% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 4.46 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (R$ 120) | R$ 227 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (R$ 41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (R$ 90) | R$ 50 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (R$ 563) | R$ 300 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (R$ 36) | R$ 36 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (R$ 117) | R$ 60 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (R$ 286) | R$ 200 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (R$ 124) | R$ 80 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (R$ 811) | R$ 300 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (R$ 299) | R$ 80 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (R$ 92) | R$ 80 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (R$ 42) | R$ 10 | + 324% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (R$ 59) | R$ 5.00 | + 1085% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (R$ 3,757) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 0.50 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (R$ 418) | R$ 300 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.00 | + 552% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 303 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 53,164 (Dirham 35,891) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 40,000 in Paulinia.
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