Cost of Living Comparison Between Abu Dhabi and Sharjah 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sharjah are 19.4% lower than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sharjah are 29.2% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Rent Prices in Sharjah are 44.1% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sharjah are 48.4% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Groceries Prices in Sharjah are 15.5% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sharjah is 28.6% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
Restaurants | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 AED | 20.00 AED | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 280.00 AED | 80.00 AED | -71.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 29.50 AED | -15.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 48.00 AED | 27.50 AED | -42.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 44.50 AED | 40.00 AED | -10.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.82 AED | 15.50 AED | -28.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.45 AED | 3.08 AED | -30.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 AED | 1.02 AED | -39.6 % |
Markets | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.53 AED | 23.54 AED | -11.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.54 AED | 4.11 AED | -9.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.09 AED | 2.81 AED | -9.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.26 AED | 8.63 AED | -15.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.76 AED | 14.38 AED | -2.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.72 AED | 10.35 AED | -11.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.16 AED | 14.15 AED | -26.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.79 AED | 3.00 AED | -21.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.98 AED | 2.62 AED | -11.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.12 AED | 2.56 AED | -17.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.43 AED | 2.03 AED | -16.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.82 AED | 1.60 AED | -11.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.88 AED | 1.38 AED | -26.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.14 AED | 4.74 AED | -7.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 AED | 1.90 AED | -4.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | 20.00 AED | -60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.15 AED | 7.16 AED | -12.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.88 AED | 11.57 AED | +17.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.25 AED | 22.00 AED | -1.1 % |
Transportation | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 AED | 8.00 AED | +300.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 AED | 250.00 AED | +212.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 14.00 AED | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 AED | 4.83 AED | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 26.00 AED | -13.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.38 AED | 11.30 AED | -0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 156,112.00 AED | 140,191.00 AED | -10.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 80,981.82 AED | 78,812.50 AED | -2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 680.53 AED | 637.78 AED | -6.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 208.91 AED | 228.50 AED | +9.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 410.18 AED | 336.57 AED | -17.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 308.18 AED | 187.86 AED | -39.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 140.88 AED | 63.12 AED | -55.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 AED | 45.00 AED | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,573.91 AED | 992.31 AED | -61.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 43,475.37 AED | 20,416.67 AED | -53.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 291.69 AED | 174.29 AED | -40.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 229.91 AED | 295.45 AED | +28.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 393.77 AED | 235.38 AED | -40.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 420.42 AED | 258.46 AED | -38.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,587.55 AED | 3,500.00 AED | -37.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,793.08 AED | 3,400.00 AED | -10.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 12,126.60 AED | 5,785.00 AED | -52.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,604.33 AED | 4,149.31 AED | -51.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,650.12 AED | 1,230.96 AED | -25.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,503.95 AED | 836.12 AED | -44.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Sharjah Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,802.14 AED | 6,982.35 AED | -49.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.61 | 4.56 | -18.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 213 | 73 |
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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 |
Cities near Sharjah: | Cost of Living in Fujairah | 71.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 74.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 76.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 105.80 miles |