Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

48^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 385 Cities in the World.
50^th Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 185 Cities in the World.
54^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 308 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 362 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

16^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 91 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 78 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 91 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 91 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 91 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 21 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 18 Cities in Western Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 32 Cities in Western Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 32 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 32 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	40.00 AED	Moderate	192^th/384	11^st/91	11^st/32
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	250.00 AED	High	138^th/382	7^th/91	7^th/32
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	High	131^st/347	5^th/84	5^th/26
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/362	3^rd/78	3^rd/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/334	3^rd/65	3^rd/20
Cappuccino (regular)	21.35 AED	Very High	12^th/385	2^nd/91	2^nd/32
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.91 AED	Low	253^th/384	22^th/91	17^th/32
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.54 AED	Low	301^st/383	33^th/91	19^th/32
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.17 AED	Very High	57^th/385	24^th/91	10^th/32
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.49 AED	Low	238^th/385	31^st/91	12^th/32
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.76 AED	Moderate	169^th/384	18^th/91	14^th/32
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.66 AED	Moderate	172^th/385	11^st/91	9^th/32
Local Cheese (1 lb)	14.94 AED	Low	247^th/384	48^th/90	17^th/32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.25 AED	Moderate	189^th/385	17^th/91	13^th/32
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	19.98 AED	Moderate	202^th/383	28^th/90	19^th/32
Apples (1 lb)	3.68 AED	Moderate	223^th/385	47^th/91	15^th/32
Banana (1 lb)	2.92 AED	High	142^th/385	30^th/91	16^th/32
Oranges (1 lb)	2.94 AED	Moderate	222^th/381	33^th/91	8^th/32
Tomato (1 lb)	2.45 AED	Low	295^th/382	35^th/91	17^th/32
Potato (1 lb)	1.81 AED	Low	240^th/382	29^th/91	13^th/32
Onion (1 lb)	2.32 AED	Moderate	204^th/384	18^th/91	7^th/32
Lettuce (1 head)	6.79 AED	High	90^th/378	6^th/87	4^th/32
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.15 AED	Low	269^th/385	33^th/91	17^th/32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.00 AED	High	79^th/362	21^st/74	7^th/26
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	7.78 AED	High	108^th/369	23^th/79	10^th/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.75 AED	Moderate	200^th/360	56^th/75	23^th/25
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	22.00 AED	Moderate	133^th/306	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	220^th/335	25^th/80	18^th/30
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	90.00 AED	Low	165^th/227	21^st/52	12^th/18
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	69^th/232	12^th/72	9^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.06 AED	Low	136^th/185	35^th/68	20^th/21
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	76^th/129	13^th/47	6^th/15
Gasoline (1 gallon)	11.09 AED	Very Low	338^th/385	76^th/91	22^th/32
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	166,827.00 AED	Very High	5^th/174	4^th/46	2^nd/17
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	80,661.90 AED	Very Low	255^th/308	55^th/78	20^th/27
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	180^th/381	14^th/91	11^st/32
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	194.77 AED	Very High	39^th/385	3^rd/91	3^rd/32
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	376.42 AED	Very High	3^rd/385	1^st/91	1^st/32
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	40^th/377	18^th/90	15^th/31
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	129.64 AED	Very High	16^th/245	7^th/70	7^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	73^th/343	4^th/83	4^th/27
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/303	15^th/80	8^th/30
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	45,739.13 AED	High	76^th/216	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	177^th/369	22^th/88	14^th/30
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	233.05 AED	Very High	12^th/357	6^th/89	6^th/30
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	375.93 AED	High	78^th/377	16^th/90	13^th/31
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	369.63 AED	Moderate	194^th/364	22^th/89	13^th/30
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/380	8^th/90	6^th/31
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,700.00 AED	High	96^th/380	8^th/89	6^th/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,684.16 AED	Very High	52^th/374	5^th/91	3^rd/32
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,065.18 AED	Very High	49^th/377	4^th/90	2^nd/31
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	102^th/314	23^th/78	8^th/29
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,378.05 AED	High	70^th/302	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)	14,365.53 AED	Very High	53^th/383	2^nd/90	1^st/31
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.22	Low	232^th/363	55^th/80	15^th/25

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