Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi is 9.1% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Abu Dhabi is 18.9% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 31.3% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 9.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 6.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 22.4% higher than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 AED | 40.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 300.00 AED | 250.00 AED | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 32.50 AED | -7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.90 AED | 21.51 AED | -1.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.33 AED | 4.26 AED | -1.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 AED | 1.56 AED | -48.9 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 27.85 AED | 23.80 AED | -14.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.27 AED | 4.48 AED | -15.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.85 AED | 2.91 AED | -24.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.26 AED | 10.29 AED | -16.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.70 AED | 13.76 AED | -12.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.91 AED | 11.39 AED | -11.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.52 AED | 18.84 AED | +21.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.89 AED | 3.61 AED | -7.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.28 AED | 2.97 AED | -9.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.94 AED | 2.92 AED | -0.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.67 AED | 2.47 AED | -7.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 AED | 1.80 AED | +5.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.15 AED | 1.74 AED | -19.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.11 AED | 5.53 AED | -9.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.27 AED | 2.00 AED | -11.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 52.50 AED | 50.00 AED | -4.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.01 AED | 7.78 AED | -29.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.62 AED | 9.42 AED | -46.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 23.00 AED | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 AED | 2.00 AED | -66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 AED | 80.00 AED | -73.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 12.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 AED | 3.06 AED | -36.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 AED | 30.00 AED | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.65 AED | 11.13 AED | -4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 121,500.00 AED | 163,080.50 AED | +34.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 83,862.22 AED | 80,552.38 AED | -3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 722.09 AED | 646.10 AED | -10.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 216.58 AED | 210.56 AED | -2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 356.14 AED | 390.84 AED | +9.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 324.04 AED | 278.69 AED | -14.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 177.50 AED | 125.38 AED | -29.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 AED | 50.00 AED | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,777.42 AED | 2,553.85 AED | -8.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 52,658.52 AED | 46,633.40 AED | -11.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 218.43 AED | 273.52 AED | +25.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 206.00 AED | 206.28 AED | +0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 356.12 AED | 381.95 AED | +7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 340.97 AED | 398.95 AED | +17.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 8,149.37 AED | 4,912.50 AED | -39.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,956.00 AED | 3,563.64 AED | -28.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 15,027.12 AED | 10,156.55 AED | -32.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,469.23 AED | 7,886.12 AED | -24.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,653.30 AED | 1,686.78 AED | +2.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 958.04 AED | 1,458.82 AED | +52.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,744.70 AED | 14,633.62 AED | -0.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.94 | 5.37 | +8.7 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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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 |
Cities near Abu Dhabi: | Cost of Living in Dubai | 94.76 miles |
| 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 |