Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 173% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 59,809 (Dirham 40,377) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 45,000 in Paulinia.