Cost of Living Comparison Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 10.9% higher than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 21.8% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 40.1% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 8.6% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 6.5% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 15.1% 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) | 32.50 AED | 35.00 AED | +7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 45.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.89 AED | 21.49 AED | -1.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.43 AED | 4.13 AED | -6.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 AED | 2.66 AED | +69.2 % |
Markets | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 25.64 AED | 27.20 AED | +6.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.44 AED | 5.36 AED | +20.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.90 AED | 3.67 AED | +26.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.59 AED | 11.72 AED | +22.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.94 AED | 16.29 AED | +16.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.39 AED | 12.64 AED | +11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.84 AED | 15.38 AED | -18.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.82 AED | 3.76 AED | -1.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.00 AED | 3.19 AED | +6.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.12 AED | 3.01 AED | -3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.42 AED | 2.64 AED | +9.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.82 AED | 1.66 AED | -8.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.81 AED | 1.99 AED | +9.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.19 AED | 6.14 AED | +18.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.93 AED | 2.33 AED | +20.6 % |
| 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) | 3.06 AED | 4.83 AED | +57.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.13 AED | 11.52 AED | +3.5 % |
| 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 | 83,689.83 AED | +4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 662.30 AED | 753.75 AED | +13.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 199.52 AED | 215.54 AED | +8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 395.87 AED | 351.95 AED | -11.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 289.13 AED | 337.15 AED | +16.6 % |
| 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 | 45,633.40 AED | 53,179.49 AED | +16.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 280.19 AED | 229.31 AED | -18.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 219.11 AED | 215.00 AED | -1.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 390.12 AED | 358.78 AED | -8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 412.75 AED | 349.36 AED | -15.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,114.80 AED | 7,791.67 AED | +52.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,566.67 AED | 4,772.22 AED | +33.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 10,182.65 AED | 14,854.15 AED | +45.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 7,886.13 AED | 10,052.27 AED | +27.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,631.97 AED | 1,671.85 AED | +2.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,419.95 AED | 981.15 AED | -30.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,589.84 AED | 15,085.54 AED | +3.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.32 | 5.06 | -5.0 % |
| Last update: | April 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 |