In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a single person typically needs around $1802 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4691 monthly.
Overall living costs in Abu Dhabi are 68% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Abu Dhabi is 54% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Abu Dhabi is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.
Abu Dhabi is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living is primarily driven by rent & utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food prices are 36% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.
Public transport is relatively affordable, being 23% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10.9 $ |
| Dinner | 76.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.09 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.21 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 24.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.28 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 90.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.61 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.95 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 96 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 147 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 104 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 880 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,207 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,759 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,957 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,315 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,906 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.18% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 667 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,787 $ |