Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Vicenza, Italy
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.42) | €4.36 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.38) | €1.28 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.21) | €2.47 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (€1.25) | €1.99 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (€5.58) | €4.78 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.73) | €1.99 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (€0.81) | €1.46 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.08) | €1.04 | + 195% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (€14) | €5.51 | + 162% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.85) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (€1.15) | €1.08 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 55% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (€2,096) | €999 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (€1,558) | €650 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (€139) | €347 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (€1,072) | €567 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (€844) | €443 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (€75) | €273 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (€73) | €21 | + 251% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (€365) | €394 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (€92) | €123 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €3.47 | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€61) | €96 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (€43) | €36 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (€82) | €95 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (€78) | €112 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (€18,186) | €25,708 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (€0.47) | €1.45 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (€18) | €38 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €19 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€3.73) | €7 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (€14) | €8 | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (€86) | €95 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.54) | €5.00 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.35) | €2.75 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (€5.43) | €3.20 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.30) | €2.61 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (€3.12) | €1.57 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (€18) | €17 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€44) | €30 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €16 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (€124) | €35 | + 253% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (€46) | €58 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (€14) | €6 | + 124% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (€6) | €1.52 | + 326% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€9) | €4.17 | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (€573) | €399 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (€0.14) | €0.21 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (€64) | €45 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (€4.97) | €5.03 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,248 (Dirham 14,387) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Vicenza.
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