Cost of Living Comparison Between Ras al-Khaimah and Abu Dhabi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Abu Dhabi are 14.7% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Abu Dhabi are 19.0% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 26.4% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 24.8% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 5.4% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 23.4% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
Restaurants | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 215.00 AED | 270.00 AED | +25.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 26.00 AED | 32.00 AED | +23.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 35.00 AED | 48.31 AED | +38.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.25 AED | 19.94 AED | -6.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.17 AED | 4.33 AED | +36.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 AED | 1.43 AED | -28.5 % |
Markets | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 20.15 AED | 27.66 AED | +37.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.14 AED | 4.36 AED | +5.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.07 AED | 3.11 AED | +1.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.43 AED | 10.28 AED | +22.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.72 AED | 14.15 AED | +3.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.66 AED | 12.12 AED | +13.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.03 AED | 18.70 AED | -6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.84 AED | 3.66 AED | -4.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.72 AED | 2.95 AED | +8.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.85 AED | 3.10 AED | +8.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.93 AED | 2.40 AED | +24.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 AED | 1.84 AED | +17.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.37 AED | 1.59 AED | +15.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.94 AED | 5.14 AED | +30.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.81 AED | 2.05 AED | +13.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 35.00 AED | 55.00 AED | +57.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 20.00 AED | 8.83 AED | -55.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 AED | 10.69 AED | -10.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 22.00 AED | -4.3 % |
Transportation | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 AED | 2.00 AED | -80.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 AED | 80.00 AED | -46.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 AED | 12.00 AED | +84.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.63 AED | 3.14 AED | -44.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.50 AED | 30.00 AED | -7.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.58 AED | 12.78 AED | +10.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 98,650.00 AED | 98,000.00 AED | -0.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 112,300.00 AED | 77,747.06 AED | -30.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 421.88 AED | 712.12 AED | +68.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 170.83 AED | 226.92 AED | +32.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 311.25 AED | 413.13 AED | +32.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 212.50 AED | 266.41 AED | +25.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 70.00 AED | 146.05 AED | +108.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 962.50 AED | 2,747.73 AED | +185.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,875.00 AED | 38,161.17 AED | +42.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 261.00 AED | 267.97 AED | +2.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 163.80 AED | 225.13 AED | +37.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 337.50 AED | 386.56 AED | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 314.00 AED | 399.22 AED | +27.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,555.00 AED | 5,604.31 AED | +119.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,442.44 AED | 4,327.54 AED | +25.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 11,808.25 AED | 11,468.34 AED | -2.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,457.72 AED | 7,996.76 AED | +46.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,068.38 AED | 1,588.92 AED | +48.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 650.32 AED | 1,479.71 AED | +127.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,200.00 AED | 13,513.25 AED | +46.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.00 | 5.59 | +11.8 % |
| Last update: | November 2023 | November 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 37 | 308 |
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