Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (CHF 12) | CHF 22 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 36 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.29 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.36 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 5.35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 4.05 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 11 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 4.29 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.58 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.16 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 2.48 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 52 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.56 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.32 (CHF 1.09) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,443 (CHF 2,874) | CHF 1,743 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,963 (CHF 2,000) | CHF 1,498 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (CHF 248) | CHF 175 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,997 (CHF 1,506) | CHF 1,330 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,669 (CHF 921) | CHF 1,033 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (CHF 140) | CHF 106 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 184 (CHF 46) | CHF 38 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (CHF 356) | CHF 421 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (CHF 85) | CHF 109 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (CHF 13) | CHF 14 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 (CHF 61) | CHF 103 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 277 (CHF 70) | CHF 50 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 460 (CHF 116) | CHF 101 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 (CHF 117) | CHF 117 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 72% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,094 (CHF 26,141) | CHF 27,795 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.29 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.61 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 82 (CHF 21) | CHF 138 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 (CHF 10) | CHF 45 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (CHF 96) | CHF 64 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 4.16 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.17 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 3.05 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.05) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (CHF 16) | CHF 30 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (CHF 47) | CHF 69 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 121 (CHF 30) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (CHF 197) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 470 (CHF 118) | CHF 97 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (CHF 16) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 4.24 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (CHF 10) | CHF 5.90 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (CHF 534) | CHF 400 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.28 (CHF 0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 317 (CHF 80) | CHF 100 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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