Abu Dhabi, 🇦🇪 UAE

Population: 1,482,816 Timezone: GST

Abu Dhabi is a city in UAE with a population of 1,482,816 in the GST timezone. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant is approximately $21.06. Monthly public transport is around $61. There are 2 other cities tracked in UAE.

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Housing

Rent 1-bedroom (City Center)

$2641.18

Rent 1-bedroom (Outside Center)

$2051.50

Rent 3-bedroom (City Center)

$4719.11

Rent 3-bedroom (Outside Center)

$3537.24

Price per sqm to Buy (City Center)

$9181.01

Price per sqm to Buy (Outside Center)

$6766.21

Utilities (Monthly, 85m²)

$270.43

Internet (60 Mbps+, Monthly)

$96.67

Food

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$21.06

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant

$80.49

Fast Food Combo

$13.23

Cappuccino

$6.95

Milk (1 liter)

$2.95

Bread (500g)

$2.11

Rice (1kg)

$3.53

Eggs (12)

$4.58

Cheese (1kg)

$16.54

Chicken Breast (1kg)

$12.28

Beef Round (1kg)

$20.05

Apples (1kg)

$5.68

Banana (1kg)

$2.89

Oranges (1kg)

$5.68

Tomato (1kg)

$4.81

Potato (1kg)

$2.86

Onion (1kg)

$2.39

Water (1.5L bottle)

$1.94

Transportation

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$1.72

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$60.83

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.39

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$1.40

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.14

Volkswagen Golf (New Car)

$46575.00

Toyota Corolla (New Car)

$43470.00

Lifestyle

Fitness Club (Monthly Fee)

$67.22

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour)

$34.75

Cinema Ticket (International Release)

$18.87

Pair of Jeans (Levis or similar)

$65.66

Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)

$43.77

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)

$91.34

Leather Business Shoes

$178.20

Healthcare

Prescription Medicine (Cold/Flu)

$11.88

Antibiotics (1 week)

$17.81

Health Insurance (Monthly, Individual)

$468.00

Understanding Abu Dhabi Costs

📊 How Prices Work

City prices are calculated based on the country's general average with adjustments for city size and location. These are estimates and may not reflect exact local prices. Community submissions help improve accuracy over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cost of living data is available for Abu Dhabi?

The Abu Dhabi page includes pricing data for housing, food, transportation, and lifestyle expenses based on community-submitted and calculated data.

How are prices in Abu Dhabi calculated?

Prices are based on UAE's national cost multipliers with adjustments for city size and location, supplemented by community-submitted price data.

Can I compare Abu Dhabi with other cities?

Yes, use the comparison tool at the top of this page to select another city and view a side-by-side cost breakdown.

How often is Abu Dhabi data updated?

Data is updated continuously as community members submit new prices. Base calculations are reviewed quarterly to reflect economic changes.