Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

42^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 345 Cities in the World.
48^th Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 178 Cities in the World.
55^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 285 Cities in the World.

3^rd Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 345 Cities in the World.
11^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 345 Cities in the World.
3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 331 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

17^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 84 Cities in Asia
21^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 71 Cities in Asia
24^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 74 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 84 Cities in Asia
1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 84 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 84 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

3^rd 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 18 Cities in Western Asia

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 30 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 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	39.00 AED	Moderate	176^th/345	9^th/84	9^th/30
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	250.00 AED	High	126^th/344	7^th/83	6^th/29
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	Moderate	132^th/324	5^th/80	5^th/26
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 AED	Very High	3^rd/331	3^rd/73	3^rd/24
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	40.00 AED	Very High	5^th/317	4^th/68	4^th/21
Cappuccino (regular)	21.20 AED	Very High	11^st/345	1^st/84	1^st/30
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	4.54 AED	Low	212^th/345	14^th/84	10^th/30
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.58 AED	Low	272^th/345	28^th/84	14^th/30
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	26.57 AED	Very High	43^th/345	15^th/84	5^th/30
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.75 AED	Moderate	204^th/345	26^th/84	9^th/30
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.97 AED	High	137^th/345	12^th/84	8^th/30
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.50 AED	Moderate	157^th/345	9^th/84	7^th/30
Local Cheese (1 lb)	17.01 AED	Moderate	174^th/343	29^th/82	8^th/30
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.14 AED	Moderate	173^th/345	15^th/84	11^st/30
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	20.00 AED	Moderate	184^th/343	25^th/83	18^th/30
Apples (1 lb)	3.82 AED	Moderate	190^th/345	37^th/84	10^th/30
Banana (1 lb)	2.95 AED	High	118^th/345	25^th/84	13^th/30
Oranges (1 lb)	2.97 AED	Low	207^th/343	31^st/84	8^th/30
Tomato (1 lb)	2.55 AED	Low	259^th/343	30^th/84	15^th/30
Potato (1 lb)	1.89 AED	Low	210^th/342	26^th/84	11^st/30
Onion (1 lb)	2.36 AED	Moderate	177^th/344	15^th/84	6^th/30
Lettuce (1 head)	6.62 AED	High	96^th/340	9^th/84	5^th/30
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.29 AED	Low	229^th/345	24^th/84	10^th/30
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.00 AED	High	68^th/326	18^th/69	5^th/22
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	8.21 AED	High	91^st/331	16^th/73	8^th/24
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.79 AED	Moderate	189^th/326	51^st/71	20^th/24
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	23.00 AED	Moderate	119^th/281	10^th/73	7^th/26
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 AED	Low	205^th/307	24^th/77	17^th/28
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	92.50 AED	Low	158^th/222	21^st/54	13^th/18
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	71^st/223	13^th/71	9^th/24
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.22 AED	Low	131^st/178	32^th/63	18^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	72^th/128	11^st/48	4^th/12
Gasoline (1 gallon)	10.99 AED	Very Low	304^th/345	68^th/84	18^th/30
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	166,827.00 AED	Very High	6^th/173	5^th/47	3^rd/16
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	81,176.19 AED	Very Low	231^st/285	51^st/74	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	529.04 AED	Moderate	167^th/341	14^th/84	10^th/30
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	193.04 AED	Very High	40^th/345	3^rd/84	3^rd/30
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	381.25 AED	Very High	3^rd/345	1^st/84	1^st/30
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	239.73 AED	Very High	42^th/342	20^th/83	15^th/29
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	126.25 AED	Very High	21^st/239	7^th/72	7^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	76^th/323	4^th/79	4^th/27
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,359.65 AED	High	88^th/285	13^th/76	7^th/28
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	45,318.18 AED	High	74^th/206	21^st/74	3^rd/25
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	217.17 AED	Moderate	180^th/336	24^th/83	15^th/29
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	196.47 AED	Very High	40^th/323	15^th/81	14^th/28
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	352.88 AED	High	116^th/341	27^th/84	17^th/30
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	352.69 AED	Moderate	192^th/329	25^th/82	13^th/30
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	5,026.67 AED	High	86^th/345	8^th/84	6^th/30
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,736.67 AED	High	88^th/343	8^th/83	6^th/29
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,890.31 AED	Very High	47^th/341	6^th/84	3^rd/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,177.36 AED	Very High	50^th/340	4^th/83	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	1,980.10 AED	High	81^st/294	19^th/74	6^th/27
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,640.72 AED
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,004.28 AED	Very High	55^th/343	3^rd/83	2^nd/29
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.29	Low	215^th/325	52^th/73	16^th/23

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