Cost of Living Comparison Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 8.2% higher than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 12.4% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 18.5% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 3.1% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 8.9% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 1.8% 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 | 280.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 35.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 48.00 AED | 45.00 AED | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.82 AED | 21.58 AED | -1.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.52 AED | 4.27 AED | -5.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 AED | 2.79 AED | +58.0 % |
Markets | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.54 AED | 27.88 AED | +5.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.54 AED | 5.41 AED | +19.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.90 AED | 3.76 AED | +29.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.26 AED | 11.59 AED | +13.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.76 AED | 18.41 AED | +24.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.72 AED | 13.87 AED | +18.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.16 AED | 15.91 AED | -17.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.75 AED | 3.86 AED | +2.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.98 AED | 3.26 AED | +9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.12 AED | 3.11 AED | -0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.43 AED | 2.75 AED | +12.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.82 AED | 1.71 AED | -5.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.88 AED | 1.87 AED | -0.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.14 AED | 6.17 AED | +20.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 AED | 2.32 AED | +17.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | 57.50 AED | +15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.15 AED | 11.67 AED | +43.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.88 AED | 19.19 AED | +94.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.25 AED | 23.00 AED | +3.4 % |
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) | 3.22 AED | 4.83 AED | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.51 AED | 11.58 AED | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 156,112.00 AED | 150,000.00 AED | -3.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 80,981.82 AED | 83,765.52 AED | +3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 698.97 AED | 758.85 AED | +8.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 219.38 AED | 220.96 AED | +0.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 416.46 AED | 350.84 AED | -15.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 308.18 AED | 334.52 AED | +8.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 140.88 AED | 177.12 AED | +25.7 % |
| 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 | 2,667.58 AED | 2,730.53 AED | +2.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 44,029.82 AED | 53,789.47 AED | +22.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 302.46 AED | 238.33 AED | -21.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 241.65 AED | 221.25 AED | -8.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 402.91 AED | 368.59 AED | -8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 430.38 AED | 364.74 AED | -15.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,830.25 AED | 7,922.58 AED | +35.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,989.77 AED | 4,837.25 AED | +21.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 13,348.55 AED | 15,283.34 AED | +14.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,230.41 AED | 10,348.05 AED | +12.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,751.09 AED | 1,814.53 AED | +3.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,614.15 AED | 1,035.37 AED | -35.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,503.54 AED | 14,910.31 AED | +10.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.75 | 5.12 | -10.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 |