Cost of Living Comparison Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 9.7% higher than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 17.9% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 30.8% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 8.4% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 4.7% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 9.2% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
Restaurants | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 AED | 40.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 35.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 42.50 AED | 45.00 AED | +5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.89 AED | 21.45 AED | -2.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.43 AED | 4.01 AED | -9.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.64 AED | 2.66 AED | +61.8 % |
Markets | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.12 AED | 26.74 AED | +2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.45 AED | 5.33 AED | +19.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.16 AED | 3.66 AED | +15.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.04 AED | 12.03 AED | +19.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.71 AED | 16.05 AED | +9.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.76 AED | 12.64 AED | +7.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.16 AED | 15.38 AED | -19.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.86 AED | 3.78 AED | -2.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.98 AED | 3.19 AED | +6.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.92 AED | 2.99 AED | +2.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.46 AED | 2.63 AED | +7.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.80 AED | 1.64 AED | -9.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.81 AED | 2.01 AED | +11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.19 AED | 6.08 AED | +17.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 AED | 2.32 AED | +18.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | 55.00 AED | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.58 AED | 11.94 AED | +57.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.27 AED | 17.64 AED | +90.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.50 AED | 23.00 AED | +2.2 % |
Transportation | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 AED | 6.50 AED | +225.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +275.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 12.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.14 AED | 4.83 AED | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.31 AED | 11.49 AED | +1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 162,224.00 AED | 150,000.00 AED | -7.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 80,477.27 AED | 83,689.86 AED | +4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 660.67 AED | 753.75 AED | +14.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 205.00 AED | 215.89 AED | +5.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 396.00 AED | 348.62 AED | -12.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 289.13 AED | 329.25 AED | +13.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 125.31 AED | 182.20 AED | +45.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 AED | 50.00 AED | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,573.91 AED | 2,729.03 AED | +6.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 46,378.27 AED | 53,179.49 AED | +14.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 283.05 AED | 229.33 AED | -19.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 222.53 AED | 215.00 AED | -3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 394.73 AED | 357.24 AED | -9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 418.25 AED | 349.36 AED | -16.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,114.80 AED | 7,761.30 AED | +51.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,631.82 AED | 4,758.18 AED | +31.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 11,130.43 AED | 14,735.76 AED | +32.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,604.88 AED | 9,995.56 AED | +16.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,882.88 AED | 1,671.85 AED | -11.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,556.11 AED | 981.15 AED | -36.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,996.32 AED | 14,991.35 AED | +7.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.46 | 5.02 | -8.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Sharjah | 105.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 154.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 171.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 175.87 miles |
Cities near Dubai: | Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 62.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 80.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 84.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 94.68 miles |