Cost of Living Comparison Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 8.0% higher than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 19.6% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 41.0% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 6.1% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 4.0% higher than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 29.4% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
Restaurants | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 AED | 40.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 280.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 AED | 35.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 AED | 45.00 AED | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 44.50 AED | 50.00 AED | +12.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.34 AED | 22.27 AED | +4.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.85 AED | 4.83 AED | +25.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 AED | 3.95 AED | +163.3 % |
Markets | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 24.58 AED | 25.52 AED | +3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.50 AED | 5.09 AED | +13.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.42 AED | 4.29 AED | +25.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.15 AED | 11.77 AED | +5.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.26 AED | 14.56 AED | -10.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.91 AED | 14.21 AED | +10.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.27 AED | 16.76 AED | -13.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.59 AED | 4.07 AED | +13.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.00 AED | 3.10 AED | +3.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.01 AED | 3.23 AED | +7.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.51 AED | 2.61 AED | +4.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.83 AED | 1.91 AED | +4.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.12 AED | 2.53 AED | +19.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.45 AED | 5.91 AED | -8.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.10 AED | 2.25 AED | +7.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 AED | 57.50 AED | +15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.18 AED | 10.33 AED | +26.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.87 AED | 17.23 AED | +94.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.00 AED | 24.00 AED | +4.3 % |
Transportation | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 AED | 6.00 AED | +140.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 AED | 300.00 AED | +233.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 AED | 12.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 AED | 4.83 AED | +64.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 AED | 30.00 AED | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.11 AED | 11.49 AED | +3.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 163,937.00 AED | 120,000.00 AED | -26.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 80,737.50 AED | 83,136.55 AED | +3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 577.23 AED | 746.53 AED | +29.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 196.47 AED | 202.34 AED | +3.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 383.13 AED | 372.91 AED | -2.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 239.35 AED | 298.36 AED | +24.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 127.19 AED | 151.32 AED | +19.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 AED | 50.00 AED | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,430.00 AED | 2,905.56 AED | +19.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 45,846.15 AED | 47,683.54 AED | +4.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 244.77 AED | 222.17 AED | -9.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 218.00 AED | 206.67 AED | -5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 373.38 AED | 359.27 AED | -3.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 374.23 AED | 353.21 AED | -5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,864.00 AED | 8,284.46 AED | +70.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,650.00 AED | 5,186.81 AED | +42.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 10,436.67 AED | 14,949.58 AED | +43.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,292.78 AED | 9,996.60 AED | +20.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,696.07 AED | 2,062.49 AED | +21.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,461.95 AED | 1,155.95 AED | -20.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,981.98 AED | 11,809.60 AED | -15.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.05 | 4.65 | -7.9 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 254 | 690 |
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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 |
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 |