Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

45^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 381 Cities in the World.
50^th Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 191 Cities in the World.
54^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 381 Cities in the World.
11^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 380 Cities in the World.
3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 362 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

17^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 92 Cities in Asia
25^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 75 Cities in Asia
25^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 Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 92 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 91 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 20 Cities in Western Asia
5^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 24 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 32 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd 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	184^th/381	11^st/92	11^st/32
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	250.00 AED	High	138^th/378	6^th/92	6^th/32
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	High	132^th/345	7^th/87	7^th/29
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/362	3^rd/79	3^rd/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	45.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/336	3^rd/68	3^rd/21
Cappuccino (regular)	21.33 AED	Very High	11^st/380	3^rd/91	3^rd/32
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.91 AED	Low	249^th/380	22^th/92	16^th/32
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.46 AED	Low	303^th/379	34^th/92	19^th/32
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.17 AED	Very High	60^th/381	26^th/92	10^th/32
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.57 AED	Low	232^th/381	31^st/92	11^st/32
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.58 AED	Moderate	176^th/380	20^th/92	14^th/32
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.63 AED	Moderate	169^th/381	10^th/92	8^th/32
Local Cheese (1 lb)	16.00 AED	Moderate	220^th/380	42^th/91	13^th/32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.52 AED	Moderate	182^th/381	18^th/92	13^th/32
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	20.13 AED	Moderate	197^th/378	30^th/91	18^th/32
Apples (1 lb)	3.67 AED	Moderate	223^th/381	49^th/92	14^th/32
Banana (1 lb)	3.00 AED	High	131^st/381	28^th/92	15^th/32
Oranges (1 lb)	2.97 AED	Moderate	219^th/378	34^th/92	8^th/32
Tomato (1 lb)	2.52 AED	Low	283^th/375	33^th/92	16^th/32
Potato (1 lb)	1.83 AED	Low	239^th/377	31^st/92	13^th/32
Onion (1 lb)	2.13 AED	Moderate	210^th/379	21^st/92	8^th/32
Lettuce (1 head)	6.36 AED	High	117^th/372	10^th/88	6^th/32
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.12 AED	Low	278^th/381	38^th/92	19^th/32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.00 AED	High	74^th/356	18^th/70	4^th/23
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	8.20 AED	High	87^th/366	16^th/80	9^th/26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	8.47 AED	Moderate	182^th/356	51^st/75	20^th/24
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	22.50 AED	Moderate	138^th/314	11^st/76	8^th/25
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 AED	Low	228^th/336	25^th/80	17^th/29
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	90.00 AED	Low	166^th/227	23^th/53	12^th/17
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	74^th/236	13^th/76	10^th/25
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.93 AED	Low	142^th/191	35^th/69	19^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	75^th/128	11^st/44	4^th/13
Gasoline (1 gallon)	11.11 AED	Very Low	337^th/381	76^th/92	21^st/32
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	165,382.00 AED	Very High	6^th/159	5^th/44	3^rd/15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	80,490.91 AED	Very Low	235^th/288	55^th/79	18^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	174^th/376	14^th/92	10^th/32
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	197.76 AED	Very High	37^th/381	3^rd/92	3^rd/32
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	378.46 AED	Very High	3^rd/381	1^st/92	1^st/32
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	234.86 AED	Very High	49^th/376	23^th/91	17^th/31
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	130.33 AED	Very High	16^th/242	7^th/71	7^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	78^th/343	4^th/85	4^th/28
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,458.70 AED	High	94^th/298	15^th/82	8^th/30
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	47,166.67 AED	High	66^th/209	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)	246.81 AED	Moderate	152^th/368	17^th/90	11^st/31
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	229.90 AED	Very High	15^th/352	5^th/90	5^th/30
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	378.55 AED	High	77^th/371	17^th/90	14^th/31
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	370.71 AED	Moderate	181^st/360	19^th/91	10^th/31
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	4,956.00 AED	High	93^th/376	8^th/91	6^th/31
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,693.55 AED	High	98^th/377	8^th/90	6^th/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,436.67 AED	Very High	54^th/370	5^th/92	3^rd/32
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	7,973.05 AED	Very High	54^th/374	4^th/91	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	107^th/303	23^th/76	8^th/28
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,378.05 AED	High	73^th/289	15^th/71	5^th/25
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,137.67 AED	Very High	59^th/379	3^rd/91	1^st/31
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.22	Low	231^st/358	56^th/81	16^th/24

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