Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 16% lower than in Dubai (without rent).
Rent in Abu Dhabi is 25% cheaper than in Dubai.
Cost of living including rent in Abu Dhabi is 22% lower than in Dubai.
Food in Abu Dhabi is 3% cheaper than in Dubai.
Transport in Abu Dhabi is 63% cheaper than in Dubai.
| Abu Dhabi | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Abu Dhabi | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.3 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.62 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.9 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.81 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.09 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.07 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 10 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.66 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.21 $ | 5.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.7 $ | 84.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.28 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.5 $ | 88.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.61 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.03 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.83 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.95 $ | 3.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.9 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
104 $ | 86 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 880 $ | 1,170 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,207 $ | 2,171 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,179 $ | 1,850 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,759 $ | 3,310 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,957 $ | 6,006 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,315 $ | 3,452 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,906 $ | 3,493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.18 % | 4.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.9 $ | 75.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ | 9.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 98.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.3 $ | 56.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 667 $ | 779 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,787 $ | 12,682 $ |