Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

41^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 355 Cities in the World.
45^th Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 176 Cities in the World.
49^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 265 Cities in the World.

3^rd Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 355 Cities in the World.
10^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 354 Cities in the World.
3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 336 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

16^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 86 Cities in Asia
22^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 73 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 86 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 86 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 85 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 20 Cities in Western Asia
6^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 23 Cities in Western Asia
6^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 17 Cities in Western Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 30 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 30 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 30 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	40.0 AED	Moderate	177^th/355	10^th/86	9^th/30
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	280.0 AED	High	92^th/352	4^th/86	4^th/30
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.0 AED	High	124^th/317	5^th/80	5^th/26
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	42.5 AED	Very High	3^rd/336	3^rd/74	3^rd/24
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.0 AED	Very High	3^rd/306	3^rd/62	3^rd/20
Cappuccino (regular)	21.51 AED	Very High	10^th/354	3^rd/85	3^rd/30
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.95 AED	Low	225^th/354	20^th/86	14^th/30
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.57 AED	Low	275^th/354	29^th/86	15^th/30
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.17 AED	Very High	52^th/355	23^th/86	9^th/30
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.5 AED	Low	215^th/355	28^th/86	10^th/30
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.42 AED	Moderate	175^th/355	20^th/86	13^th/30
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.55 AED	Moderate	159^th/355	9^th/86	7^th/30
Local Cheese (1 lb)	15.4 AED	Low	222^th/355	42^th/86	13^th/30
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.08 AED	Moderate	174^th/355	15^th/86	11^st/30
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	19.98 AED	Moderate	194^th/353	30^th/85	18^th/30
Apples (1 lb)	3.59 AED	Moderate	205^th/355	45^th/86	13^th/30
Banana (1 lb)	2.98 AED	High	132^th/355	27^th/86	14^th/30
Oranges (1 lb)	2.95 AED	Moderate	212^th/354	29^th/86	6^th/30
Tomato (1 lb)	2.48 AED	Low	266^th/351	31^st/86	15^th/30
Potato (1 lb)	1.81 AED	Low	223^th/353	27^th/86	11^st/30
Onion (1 lb)	2.13 AED	Moderate	197^th/353	21^st/86	8^th/30
Lettuce (1 head)	6.15 AED	High	117^th/348	10^th/82	5^th/30
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.07 AED	Low	261^st/355	35^th/86	17^th/30
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.0 AED	High	70^th/335	17^th/68	4^th/22
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	8.56 AED	High	75^th/341	14^th/75	8^th/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	8.69 AED	Moderate	168^th/331	47^th/71	18^th/23
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	23.0 AED	Moderate	128^th/293	10^th/72	7^th/25
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.5 AED	Low	214^th/319	24^th/77	16^th/28
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	90.0 AED	Low	157^th/216	22^th/51	12^th/17
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.0 AED	High	69^th/222	14^th/73	10^th/25
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.93 AED	Low	132^th/176	35^th/68	19^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.0 AED	Moderate	68^th/117	11^st/44	4^th/12
Gasoline (1 gallon)	11.11 AED	Very Low	315^th/355	71^st/86	20^th/30
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	165,382.0 AED	Very High	6^th/148	5^th/42	2^nd/13
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	80,490.91 AED	Very Low	217^th/265	52^th/73	17^th/25
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	160^th/350	13^th/86	9^th/30
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	199.72 AED	Very High	31^st/355	3^rd/86	3^rd/30
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	378.46 AED	Very High	3^rd/355	1^st/86	1^st/30
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	235.65 AED	Very High	42^th/349	21^st/85	15^th/29
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	130.33 AED	Very High	15^th/222	7^th/66	7^th/22
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.0 AED	High	73^th/320	4^th/80	4^th/27
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,458.7 AED	High	86^th/282	13^th/77	7^th/27
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	45,956.52 AED	High	64^th/198	22^th/78	4^th/26
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	244.77 AED	Moderate	148^th/343	16^th/85	10^th/29
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	233.9 AED	Very High	11^st/326	5^th/84	5^th/28
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	373.38 AED	High	89^th/346	18^th/84	14^th/29
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	374.23 AED	Moderate	173^th/337	19^th/85	9^th/29
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	4,929.62 AED	High	90^th/350	8^th/86	6^th/30
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,650.0 AED	High	94^th/352	8^th/85	6^th/29
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,436.67 AED	Very High	51^st/344	5^th/86	3^rd/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,292.78 AED	Very High	45^th/345	4^th/85	2^nd/29
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	103^th/279	20^th/72	6^th/26
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,378.05 AED	High	73^th/271	15^th/69	5^th/26
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	13,887.67 AED	Very High	55^th/352	3^rd/85	1^st/29
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.22	Low	212^th/331	53^th/75	15^th/23

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