Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Abu Dhabi are 9.85% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Abu Dhabi are 34.67% higher than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 109.77% higher than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 17.12% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 3.27% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 28.41% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 AED | 25.00 AED | -28.57 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 AED | 200.00 AED | -20.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 28.00 AED | 30.00 AED | +7.14 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 AED | 38.00 AED | -15.56 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -11.11 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 19.00 AED | 17.92 AED | -5.68 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.94 AED | 3.24 AED | -17.80 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 AED | 1.26 AED | -26.39 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.28 AED | 22.12 AED | -0.68 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.12 AED | 4.43 AED | +7.43 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.11 AED | 3.12 AED | +0.37 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.50 AED | 10.90 AED | +14.78 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.24 AED | 15.15 AED | -0.59 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.48 AED | 11.84 AED | +12.98 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.50 AED | 17.45 AED | -0.25 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.69 AED | 3.55 AED | -3.85 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.78 AED | 2.91 AED | +4.96 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.71 AED | 3.11 AED | +14.57 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.20 AED | 2.24 AED | +1.63 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.63 AED | 1.56 AED | -4.02 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.40 AED | 1.35 AED | -3.03 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.37 AED | 6.23 AED | -2.12 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.01 AED | 2.12 AED | +5.68 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | 70.00 AED | +40.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 13.51 AED | 12.15 AED | -10.04 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.80 AED | 13.73 AED | -39.78 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.00 AED | 22.00 AED | 0.00 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 AED | 2.00 AED | -60.00 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 AED | 80.00 AED | -73.33 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 12.00 AED | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.93 AED | 3.22 AED | -18.20 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.00 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 9.35 AED | 8.85 AED | -5.33 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 89,000.00 AED | 80,000.00 AED | -10.11 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 71,499.73 AED | 73,730.77 AED | +3.12 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 736.23 AED | 517.03 AED | -29.77 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.46 AED | 0.51 AED | +10.87 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 355.60 AED | 394.66 AED | +10.98 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 272.96 AED | 246.32 AED | -9.76 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 132.17 AED | 129.57 AED | -1.97 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 41.00 AED | 40.00 AED | -2.44 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,685.27 AED | 2,040.53 AED | -24.01 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 49,153.85 AED | 34,626.67 AED | -29.55 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 237.20 AED | 239.55 AED | +0.99 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 211.04 AED | 169.55 AED | -19.66 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 340.30 AED | 337.00 AED | -0.97 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 336.34 AED | 309.97 AED | -7.84 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,092.10 AED | 20,485.40 AED | +302.30 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,226.82 AED | 13,953.95 AED | +332.44 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 9,534.65 AED | 9,737.20 AED | +2.12 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,601.91 AED | 7,122.62 AED | +7.89 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,222.98 AED | 1,140.19 AED | -6.77 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 801.67 AED | 868.14 AED | +8.29 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,422.42 AED | 11,976.46 AED | -3.59 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.92 | 4.09 | +4.46 % |
| Last update: | January 2022 | January 2022 | |
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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 |
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