Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.41) | €4.33 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.37) | €1.37 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.21) | €4.20 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (€1.25) | €1.87 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (€5.57) | €5.74 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.73) | €1.70 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (€0.81) | €1.39 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.07) | €1.38 | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (€14) | €7 | + 118% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.85) | €2.27 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (€1.15) | €1.03 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 82% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (€2,092) | €965 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (€1,555) | €672 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (€139) | €178 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (€1,070) | €630 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (€842) | €483 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (€75) | €100 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (€73) | €24 | + 203% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (€364) | €431 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (€92) | €122 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €4.99 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€61) | €94 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (€43) | €35 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (€82) | €91 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (€78) | €130 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (€18,148) | €20,723 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (€0.47) | €1.45 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (€18) | €34 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€3.73) | €8 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (€86) | €99 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.53) | €5.45 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.34) | €3.61 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (€5.42) | €3.88 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.30) | €1.61 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (€3.11) | €2.34 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (€18) | €19 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€44) | €39 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €16 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (€123) | €94 | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (€46) | €58 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (€14) | €7 | + 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (€6) | €1.45 | + 344% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€9) | €4.61 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (€571) | €447 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (€0.14) | €0.18 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (€64) | €48 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (€4.96) | €5.29 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,439 (Dirham 15,266) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Verona.
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