Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (250 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (241 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (152 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (47 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (111 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (43 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (192 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (60 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (28 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (106 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (496 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (64 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (40 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 225% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (72,079 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (53,581 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (4,774 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (36,873 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (29,009 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (2,592 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (2,523 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (12,547 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (3,169 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (357 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (296 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (2,087 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (1,484 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (2,818 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (2,693 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (625,424 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (627 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (217 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (128 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (474 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (2,951 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (191 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (115 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (187 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (79 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (107 NT$) | 94 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (615 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 84% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (1,501 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (648 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (4,251 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (1,569 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (483 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (222 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (311 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 456% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (19,691 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (4.80 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (2,193 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (171 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 359 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 76,016 NT$ (Dirham 9,791) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 48,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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