Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy)
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| 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 (€4.41) | €4.36 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Dirham 6 (€1.37) | €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 (€5.57) | €4.78 | 16% |
| 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 (€3.07) | €1.04 | 194% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Dirham 64 (€14) | €5.51 | 161% |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dirham 9,284 (€2,092) | €999 | 109% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Dirham 6,902 (€1,555) | €650 | 139% |
| 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 (€1,070) | €567 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Dirham 3,737 (€842) | €443 | 90% |
| 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 | 250% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Dirham 1,616 (€364) | €394 | 8% |
| 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 | 199% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Dirham 38 (€9) | €9 | 7% |
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| 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 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Dirham 80,560 (€18,148) | €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 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Dirham 28 (€6) | €19 | 66% |
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| 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 | 75% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Dirham 380 (€86) | €95 | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Dirham 25 (€5.53) | €5.00 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 15 (€3.34) | €2.75 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 24 (€5.42) | €3.20 | 69% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Dirham 10 (€2.30) | €2.61 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Dirham 14 (€3.11) | €1.57 | 99% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Dirham 79 (€18) | €17 | 7% |
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Dirham 193 (€44) | €30 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Dirham 83 (€19) | €16 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Dirham 548 (€123) | €35 | 252% |
| 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 | 325% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Dirham 40 (€9) | €4.17 | 116% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Dirham 2,536 (€571) | €399 | 43% |
| 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 (€4.96) | €5.03 | 1% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,234 (Dirham 14,358) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Vicenza.