Cost of living in Kawasaki is 6% higher than in Abu Dhabi (without rent).
Rent in Kawasaki is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi.
Cost of living including rent in Kawasaki is 34% lower than in Abu Dhabi.
Food in Kawasaki is 9% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi.
Transport in Kawasaki is 189% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi.
| Kawasaki | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kawasaki | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.27 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.2 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.59 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.1 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.06 $ | 6.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.48 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.4 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 7.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.5 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.63 $ | 4.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 147 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.4 $ | 104 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 880 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 861 $ | 2,207 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 557 $ | 1,179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,195 $ | 2,759 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,674 $ | 4,957 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,436 $ | 4,315 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,645 $ | 3,906 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.79 % | 5.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.7 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.2 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.4 $ | 67.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 571 $ | 667 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,952 $ | 12,787 $ |