Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Abu Dhabi are 7.0% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Abu Dhabi are 11.1% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 16.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 2.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 8.1% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 0.0% 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 | 280.00 AED | -6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 35.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 48.00 AED | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 50.00 AED | 45.00 AED | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.54 AED | 21.96 AED | +2.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.17 AED | 4.70 AED | +12.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 AED | 1.80 AED | -35.5 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 28.39 AED | 25.88 AED | -8.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.41 AED | 4.47 AED | -17.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.76 AED | 2.90 AED | -22.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.59 AED | 10.26 AED | -11.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18.41 AED | 15.03 AED | -18.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.87 AED | 11.85 AED | -14.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.91 AED | 19.15 AED | +20.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.86 AED | 3.79 AED | -1.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.26 AED | 2.96 AED | -9.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.11 AED | 3.15 AED | +1.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.75 AED | 2.40 AED | -12.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 AED | 1.78 AED | +4.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.87 AED | 1.86 AED | -0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.17 AED | 5.14 AED | -16.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.32 AED | 1.98 AED | -14.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 57.50 AED | 50.00 AED | -13.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.67 AED | 8.15 AED | -30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 19.19 AED | 9.88 AED | -48.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 22.25 AED | -3.3 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.50 AED | 2.00 AED | -69.2 % |
| 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 | 3.22 AED | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.59 AED | 11.51 AED | -0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 AED | 156,112.00 AED | +4.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 83,765.52 AED | 80,981.82 AED | -3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 758.85 AED | 702.62 AED | -7.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 220.96 AED | 221.91 AED | +0.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 350.84 AED | 420.64 AED | +19.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 329.46 AED | 308.18 AED | -6.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 177.12 AED | 150.29 AED | -15.1 % |
| 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 | 2,730.53 AED | 2,667.58 AED | -2.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 53,789.47 AED | 43,253.15 AED | -19.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 238.30 AED | 304.00 AED | +27.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 221.25 AED | 243.55 AED | +10.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 368.59 AED | 403.00 AED | +9.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 364.74 AED | 431.60 AED | +18.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 8,016.64 AED | 5,830.25 AED | -27.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,845.92 AED | 3,989.77 AED | -17.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 15,367.48 AED | 13,348.51 AED | -13.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,537.45 AED | 9,230.40 AED | -12.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,806.80 AED | 1,751.09 AED | -3.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 993.56 AED | 1,614.15 AED | +62.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,990.06 AED | 13,323.08 AED | -11.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.18 | 5.75 | +10.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 |