Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

46^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 385 Cities in the World.
51^st Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 186 Cities in the World.
52^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 288 Cities in the World.

3^rd Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 385 Cities in the World.
12^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 385 Cities in the World.
3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 361 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

17^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 92 Cities in Asia
20^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 75 Cities in Asia
24^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 79 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 92 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 92 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 92 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 20 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 25 Cities in Western Asia
7^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 19 Cities in Western Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 33 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 33 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 33 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	40.00 AED	Moderate	189^th/384	11^st/92	11^st/33
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	250.00 AED	High	142^th/382	7^th/92	7^th/33
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	High	134^th/347	6^th/86	6^th/28
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/361	3^rd/77	3^rd/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/336	3^rd/66	3^rd/21
Cappuccino (regular)	21.26 AED	Very High	12^th/385	3^rd/92	3^rd/33
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.91 AED	Low	251^st/384	22^th/92	17^th/33
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.51 AED	Low	302^th/383	33^th/92	19^th/33
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.17 AED	Very High	58^th/385	24^th/92	10^th/33
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.49 AED	Low	236^th/385	32^th/92	13^th/33
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.76 AED	Moderate	166^th/384	19^th/92	15^th/33
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.66 AED	Moderate	173^th/385	11^st/92	9^th/33
Local Cheese (1 lb)	14.94 AED	Low	248^th/384	49^th/91	18^th/33
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.25 AED	Moderate	186^th/385	18^th/92	14^th/33
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	19.98 AED	Moderate	200^th/383	27^th/91	18^th/33
Apples (1 lb)	3.68 AED	Moderate	224^th/385	47^th/92	15^th/33
Banana (1 lb)	2.92 AED	High	146^th/385	32^th/92	18^th/33
Oranges (1 lb)	2.94 AED	Moderate	226^th/382	34^th/92	9^th/33
Tomato (1 lb)	2.45 AED	Low	292^th/382	35^th/92	17^th/33
Potato (1 lb)	1.81 AED	Low	243^th/382	30^th/92	14^th/33
Onion (1 lb)	2.32 AED	Moderate	206^th/384	19^th/92	8^th/33
Lettuce (1 head)	6.79 AED	High	92^th/378	7^th/88	5^th/33
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.15 AED	Low	267^th/385	32^th/92	16^th/33
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.00 AED	High	77^th/361	20^th/74	7^th/26
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	7.78 AED	High	106^th/368	21^st/79	9^th/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.75 AED	Moderate	202^th/359	56^th/75	23^th/25
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	22.00 AED	Moderate	132^th/305	11^st/78	8^th/26
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 AED	Low	219^th/333	25^th/80	18^th/30
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	90.00 AED	Low	165^th/228	22^th/53	13^th/19
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	70^th/233	12^th/72	9^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.99 AED	Low	136^th/186	34^th/68	19^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	74^th/129	12^th/47	5^th/14
Gasoline (1 gallon)	11.09 AED	Very Low	340^th/385	76^th/92	22^th/33
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	166,827.00 AED	Very High	6^th/155	5^th/43	3^rd/15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	80,661.90 AED	Very Low	237^th/288	56^th/79	21^st/28
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	571.65 AED	Moderate	177^th/381	14^th/92	11^st/33
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	194.77 AED	Very High	38^th/385	3^rd/92	3^rd/33
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	376.42 AED	Very High	3^rd/385	1^st/92	1^st/33
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	241.32 AED	Very High	43^th/378	20^th/91	16^th/32
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	129.64 AED	Very High	16^th/242	7^th/70	7^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	76^th/342	4^th/84	4^th/28
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,397.73 AED	High	96^th/305	15^th/81	8^th/31
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	45,739.13 AED	High	71^st/211	22^th/79	4^th/26
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	234.38 AED	Moderate	176^th/369	23^th/89	15^th/31
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	233.05 AED	Very High	14^th/356	7^th/90	7^th/31
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	375.93 AED	High	85^th/376	20^th/91	16^th/32
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	369.63 AED	Moderate	187^th/361	21^st/90	12^th/31
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	5,014.58 AED	High	91^st/381	8^th/91	6^th/32
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,700.00 AED	High	97^th/381	8^th/90	6^th/31
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,684.16 AED	Very High	51^st/374	5^th/92	3^rd/33
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,065.18 AED	Very High	50^th/379	4^th/91	2^nd/32
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,696.07 AED	High	106^th/309	23^th/78	8^th/29
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,378.05 AED	High	73^th/294	14^th/71	5^th/26
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,382.57 AED	Very High	53^th/382	2^nd/91	1^st/32
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.22	Low	232^th/360	55^th/79	15^th/24

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