Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 156% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 222% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.12 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.46 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 3.82 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.61 | + 351% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (R$ 97) | R$ 36 | + 168% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.82 | + 115% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.42 | + 127% | |
Housing | + 396% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 396% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (R$ 14,153) | R$ 1,618 | + 775% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (R$ 10,521) | R$ 1,081 | + 873% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (R$ 937) | R$ 369 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (R$ 7,240) | R$ 1,425 | + 408% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (R$ 5,696) | R$ 865 | + 558% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (R$ 509) | R$ 493 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (R$ 495) | R$ 113 | + 339% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (R$ 2,464) | R$ 1,517 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (R$ 622) | R$ 413 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (R$ 70) | R$ 13 | + 460% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (R$ 58) | R$ 10 | + 502% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 82% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (R$ 410) | R$ 200 | + 105% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (R$ 291) | R$ 173 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (R$ 553) | R$ 314 | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (R$ 529) | R$ 205 | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (R$ 122,806) | R$ 63,667 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (R$ 3.16) | R$ 4.09 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (R$ 123) | R$ 167 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (R$ 43) | R$ 43 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 196% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 196% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (R$ 93) | R$ 49 | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (R$ 579) | R$ 155 | + 274% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 240% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 176% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 176% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | + 266% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.70 | + 348% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (R$ 121) | R$ 26 | + 362% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 120% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (R$ 295) | R$ 89 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (R$ 127) | R$ 36 | + 256% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (R$ 835) | R$ 130 | + 542% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (R$ 308) | R$ 167 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (R$ 95) | R$ 10 | + 849% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (R$ 44) | R$ 8 | + 482% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (R$ 61) | R$ 7 | + 743% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (R$ 3,866) | R$ 2,650 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.76 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (R$ 431) | R$ 121 | + 255% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 253% | |
TOTAL | + 152% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 152% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,354 (Dirham 7,448) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,500 in Teresina.
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