Price Rankings for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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World Ranking

41^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 344 Cities in the World.
48^th Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 176 Cities in the World.

3^rd Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 344 Cities in the World.
8^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 344 Cities in the World.
4^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 330 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

17^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 83 Cities in Asia
21^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 69 Cities in Asia
24^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 73 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 83 Cities in Asia
1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 83 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 83 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 Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 31 Cities in Western Asia
1^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 31 Cities in Western Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) 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	173^th/344	9^th/83	9^th/31
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	250.00 AED	High	128^th/342	7^th/82	6^th/30
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	35.00 AED	High	128^th/327	5^th/78	5^th/26
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	40.00 AED	Very High	4^th/330	3^rd/72	3^rd/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	40.00 AED	Very High	5^th/310	4^th/63	4^th/20
Cappuccino (regular)	21.49 AED	Very High	8^th/344	1^st/83	1^st/31
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	4.13 AED	Low	225^th/344	19^th/83	15^th/31
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.58 AED	Low	271^st/344	30^th/83	17^th/31
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	26.34 AED	Very High	39^th/344	13^th/83	5^th/31
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.65 AED	Moderate	201^st/344	25^th/83	11^st/31
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.78 AED	Moderate	147^th/343	14^th/83	10^th/31
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.57 AED	Moderate	157^th/344	10^th/83	8^th/31
Local Cheese (1 lb)	15.28 AED	Low	210^th/343	37^th/82	15^th/31
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	13.45 AED	Moderate	167^th/344	16^th/83	12^th/31
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	20.12 AED	Moderate	175^th/342	23^th/82	16^th/31
Apples (1 lb)	3.82 AED	Moderate	190^th/344	38^th/83	12^th/31
Banana (1 lb)	2.92 AED	High	122^th/344	27^th/83	14^th/31
Oranges (1 lb)	2.98 AED	Moderate	191^st/341	30^th/83	7^th/31
Tomato (1 lb)	2.56 AED	Low	258^th/341	29^th/83	15^th/31
Potato (1 lb)	1.86 AED	Low	211^st/342	25^th/83	12^th/31
Onion (1 lb)	2.35 AED	Moderate	179^th/344	15^th/83	6^th/31
Lettuce (1 head)	6.81 AED	High	85^th/341	7^th/83	5^th/31
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.23 AED	Low	228^th/344	25^th/83	12^th/31
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	50.00 AED	High	71^st/328	18^th/69	5^th/23
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	7.72 AED	High	99^th/329	20^th/72	9^th/25
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.87 AED	Moderate	182^th/323	49^th/69	20^th/24
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	23.00 AED	High	111^st/286	10^th/74	7^th/26
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 AED	Low	209^th/309	24^th/75	17^th/29
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	90.00 AED	Low	160^th/224	20^th/53	12^th/17
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	12.00 AED	High	65^th/221	12^th/71	9^th/24
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.06 AED	Low	129^th/176	33^th/64	19^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 AED	Moderate	72^th/124	11^st/45	4^th/12
Gasoline (1 gallon)	10.93 AED	Very Low	304^th/344	67^th/83	20^th/31
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	165,382.00 AED	Very High	6^th/171	5^th/46	3^rd/16
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	80,718.18 AED	Very Low	231^st/285	50^th/73	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	566.74 AED	Moderate	159^th/342	14^th/83	10^th/31
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	199.74 AED	Very High	37^th/344	3^rd/83	3^rd/31
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	384.14 AED	Very High	3^rd/344	1^st/83	1^st/31
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	245.50 AED	Very High	35^th/339	17^th/82	14^th/30
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	130.71 AED	Very High	18^th/243	7^th/70	7^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 AED	High	73^th/319	4^th/77	4^th/27
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,268.94 AED	High	94^th/282	13^th/75	7^th/29
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	46,173.91 AED	High	71^st/206	20^th/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)	223.48 AED	Moderate	162^th/332	20^th/81	14^th/29
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	205.00 AED	Very High	27^th/323	14^th/81	13^th/29
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	356.48 AED	High	98^th/337	23^th/83	17^th/31
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	348.27 AED	Moderate	190^th/326	23^th/79	13^th/29
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	5,068.80 AED	High	87^th/343	8^th/83	6^th/31
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,707.41 AED	High	92^th/343	8^th/82	6^th/30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	10,684.16 AED	Very High	46^th/341	5^th/83	3^rd/31
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,065.18 AED	Very High	51^st/340	5^th/82	3^rd/30
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,758.82 AED	High	92^th/297	19^th/73	6^th/28
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,560.00 AED	Very High	58^th/290	12^th/69	4^th/26
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Western Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,675.86 AED	Very High	44^th/341	2^nd/82	1^st/30
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.20	Low	216^th/326	53^th/73	17^th/24

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