Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi is 7.3% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Abu Dhabi is 16.3% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 29.1% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 5.7% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 3.9% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 41.6% 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 (0.5 liter draught) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 50.00 AED | 44.50 AED | -11.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 22.36 AED | 21.34 AED | -4.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.83 AED | 4.00 AED | -17.1 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.95 AED | 1.52 AED | -61.6 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 6.69 AED | 6.53 AED | -2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 5.64 AED | 4.96 AED | -12.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 9.46 AED | 7.54 AED | -20.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.77 AED | 11.15 AED | -5.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 32.10 AED | 35.85 AED | +11.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 31.32 AED | 28.46 AED | -9.1 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 36.95 AED | 42.48 AED | +15.0 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 9.01 AED | 7.81 AED | -13.3 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 6.83 AED | 6.56 AED | -4.0 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 7.13 AED | 6.64 AED | -6.9 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.76 AED | 5.46 AED | -5.1 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 4.21 AED | 4.11 AED | -2.4 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 5.58 AED | 4.71 AED | -15.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.91 AED | 6.45 AED | +9.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.29 AED | 2.10 AED | -8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 57.50 AED | 50.00 AED | -13.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 10.33 AED | 8.18 AED | -20.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 16.44 AED | 8.87 AED | -46.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 24.00 AED | 23.00 AED | -4.2 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 AED | 2.50 AED | -58.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 AED | 90.00 AED | -70.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 12.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 AED | 1.82 AED | -39.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 3.04 AED | 2.94 AED | -3.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 120,000.00 AED | 163,937.00 AED | +36.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 83,136.55 AED | 80,737.50 AED | -2.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 738.49 AED | 577.23 AED | -21.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 200.08 AED | 196.47 AED | -1.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 371.59 AED | 383.13 AED | +3.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 298.40 AED | 239.35 AED | -19.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 151.32 AED | 127.19 AED | -15.9 % |
| 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 | 2,905.56 AED | 2,430.00 AED | -16.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 47,683.54 AED | 45,846.15 AED | -3.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 222.17 AED | 244.77 AED | +10.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 206.67 AED | 218.00 AED | +5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 359.27 AED | 373.38 AED | +3.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 353.21 AED | 374.23 AED | +6.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 8,240.01 AED | 4,864.00 AED | -41.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,229.36 AED | 3,650.00 AED | -30.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,949.58 AED | 10,436.67 AED | -30.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,996.60 AED | 8,292.78 AED | -17.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 22,200.61 AED | 18,256.48 AED | -17.8 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,442.59 AED | 15,736.42 AED | +26.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,940.55 AED | 14,153.30 AED | +18.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.65 | 5.05 | +8.6 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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Cities near Dubai: | Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 100.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 130.07 km |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 135.60 km |
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi | 152.38 km |
Cities near Abu Dhabi: | Cost of Living in Dubai | 152.51 km |
| Cost of Living in Sharjah | 170.48 km |
| Cost of Living in Ras al-Khaimah | 249.10 km |
| Cost of Living in Fujairah | 275.29 km |
| Cost of Living in Kalba | 283.04 km |