Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

42^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 353 Cities in the World.
49^th Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 177 Cities in the World.

2^nd Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 353 Cities in the World.
19^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 353 Cities in the World.
6^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 337 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

18^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 88 Cities in Asia
25^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 74 Cities in Asia
25^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 76 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 88 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 88 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 87 Cities in Asia

Western Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 21 Cities in Western Asia
7^th 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 19 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
2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 31 Cities in Western Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	40.00 AED	Moderate	179^th/353	8^th/88	8^th/32
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	250.00 AED	High	134^th/352	8^th/88	7^th/32
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	Moderate	138^th/334	5^th/84	5^th/28
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 AED	Very High	6^th/337	3^rd/76	3^rd/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	40.00 AED	Very High	6^th/318	4^th/73	4^th/23
Cappuccino (regular)	20.84 AED	Very High	19^th/353	3^rd/88	3^rd/32
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	4.86 AED	Moderate	210^th/353	12^th/88	9^th/32
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.53 AED	Low	281^st/353	30^th/88	16^th/32
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	26.55 AED	Very High	46^th/353	17^th/88	5^th/32
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.95 AED	Moderate	197^th/353	23^th/88	8^th/32
Rice (white), (1 lb)	4.13 AED	Moderate	141^st/352	11^st/87	7^th/31
Eggs (regular) (12)	12.52 AED	Moderate	146^th/353	7^th/88	6^th/32
Local Cheese (1 lb)	17.17 AED	Moderate	186^th/353	32^th/88	9^th/32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.30 AED	Moderate	179^th/353	15^th/88	10^th/32
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	19.29 AED	Moderate	208^th/351	33^th/87	23^th/32
Apples (1 lb)	4.00 AED	Moderate	193^th/353	32^th/88	7^th/32
Banana (1 lb)	2.97 AED	High	130^th/353	27^th/88	15^th/32
Oranges (1 lb)	3.08 AED	Moderate	196^th/352	26^th/88	5^th/32
Tomato (1 lb)	2.57 AED	Low	261^st/350	30^th/88	16^th/32
Potato (1 lb)	1.93 AED	Low	214^th/351	26^th/88	11^st/32
Onion (1 lb)	2.44 AED	Moderate	172^th/352	14^th/88	5^th/32
Lettuce (1 head)	6.76 AED	High	93^th/348	6^th/87	5^th/32
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.26 AED	Low	246^th/353	25^th/88	10^th/32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.00 AED	High	72^th/333	19^th/72	6^th/24
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	8.30 AED	High	90^th/335	15^th/76	8^th/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.93 AED	Moderate	192^th/331	50^th/74	19^th/25
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	23.00 AED	Moderate	129^th/285	10^th/76	7^th/27
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 AED	Low	211^st/313	24^th/81	17^th/29
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	92.50 AED	Low	164^th/231	22^th/58	13^th/19
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	66^th/226	11^st/75	8^th/25
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.22 AED	Low	129^th/177	33^th/66	20^th/21
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	66^th/120	11^st/48	5^th/14
Gasoline (1 gallon)	10.97 AED	Very Low	312^th/353	71^st/88	20^th/32
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	166,827.00 AED	Very High	5^th/169	4^th/46	2^nd/16
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	81,176.19 AED	Very Low	235^th/290	52^th/76	18^th/26
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	531.62 AED	Moderate	170^th/348	14^th/86	10^th/31
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	204.40 AED	Very High	35^th/352	3^rd/87	3^rd/31
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	379.66 AED	Very High	2^nd/353	1^st/88	1^st/32
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	236.56 AED	Very High	42^th/347	21^st/86	16^th/30
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	122.69 AED	Very High	26^th/242	8^th/74	8^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	79^th/322	4^th/81	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	95^th/288	13^th/78	7^th/28
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	47,194.10 AED	High	72^th/212	18^th/77	2^nd/26
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	216.46 AED	Moderate	190^th/344	23^th/85	14^th/30
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	196.47 AED	Very High	42^th/328	15^th/83	14^th/28
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	354.63 AED	Moderate	140^th/348	26^th/86	17^th/31
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	352.69 AED	Moderate	198^th/336	23^th/83	12^th/30
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	4,998.21 AED	High	90^th/352	8^th/88	6^th/32
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,789.66 AED	High	93^th/352	8^th/87	6^th/31
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,934.69 AED	Very High	48^th/349	5^th/88	3^rd/32
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,428.82 AED	Very High	46^th/352	4^th/87	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	1,980.10 AED	High	83^th/299	19^th/76	6^th/28
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)	12,054.02 AED	High	85^th/351	5^th/87	3^rd/31
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.41	Low	210^th/327	54^th/77	17^th/25

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