Cost of Living Comparison Between Ras al-Khaimah and Abu Dhabi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Abu Dhabi are 6.8% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Abu Dhabi are 14.9% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 30.4% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 29.8% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 7.0% lower than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 20.0% higher than in Ras al-Khaimah | |
Restaurants | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 AED | 40.00 AED | +14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 155.00 AED | 250.00 AED | +61.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 25.50 AED | 35.00 AED | +37.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 AED | 42.50 AED | +6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 AED | 40.00 AED | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 19.00 AED | 21.89 AED | +15.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.36 AED | 4.43 AED | +1.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 AED | 1.64 AED | -10.3 % |
Markets | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.00 AED | 26.13 AED | +18.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.74 AED | 4.45 AED | +18.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.95 AED | 3.16 AED | +7.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.08 AED | 10.04 AED | +10.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 23.93 AED | 14.71 AED | -38.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.87 AED | 11.76 AED | -15.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.03 AED | 19.16 AED | -4.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.70 AED | 3.86 AED | +4.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.92 AED | 2.98 AED | +2.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.64 AED | 2.92 AED | +10.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.01 AED | 2.46 AED | +22.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 AED | 1.80 AED | +5.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.39 AED | 1.81 AED | +30.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.62 AED | 5.19 AED | +12.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.77 AED | 1.96 AED | +10.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 AED | 50.00 AED | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 13.25 AED | 7.58 AED | -42.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.50 AED | 9.27 AED | -58.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 24.00 AED | 22.50 AED | -6.2 % |
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) | 225.00 AED | 80.00 AED | -64.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 AED | 12.00 AED | +118.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 AED | 3.14 AED | -2.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.21 AED | 11.31 AED | +0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 165,382.00 AED | 162,224.00 AED | -1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 89,083.33 AED | 80,477.27 AED | -9.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 455.89 AED | 660.67 AED | +44.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 175.00 AED | 205.00 AED | +17.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 358.62 AED | 396.00 AED | +10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 185.00 AED | 289.13 AED | +56.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 60.00 AED | 125.31 AED | +108.9 % |
| 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 | 1,650.00 AED | 2,573.91 AED | +56.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,500.00 AED | 46,378.27 AED | +62.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 390.00 AED | 283.05 AED | -27.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 216.67 AED | 222.53 AED | +2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 366.67 AED | 394.73 AED | +7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 500.00 AED | 418.25 AED | -16.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,877.19 AED | 5,114.80 AED | +77.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,633.33 AED | 3,631.82 AED | -0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,666.67 AED | 11,130.43 AED | +45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 7,666.67 AED | 8,604.88 AED | +12.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,603.86 AED | 1,882.88 AED | +17.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 929.02 AED | 1,556.11 AED | +67.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ras al-Khaimah Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,150.00 AED | 13,996.32 AED | +37.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.00 | 5.46 | +9.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 28 | 208 |
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