Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Summary of cost of living in Abu Dhabi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Dirham 22,931
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Dirham 14,405
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Abu Dhabi
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Dirham 98
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Dirham 38
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Dirham 23
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Dirham 8
12 eggs, large Dirham 15
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Dirham 7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Dirham 29
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Dirham 13
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Dirham 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Dirham 14
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Dirham 81
2 liters of coca-cola Dirham 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Dirham 4.62
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Dirham 13,593
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Dirham 9,045
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Dirham 780
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Dirham 6,295
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Dirham 4,979
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Dirham 527
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Dirham 297
40” flat screen tv Dirham 1,720
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Dirham 364
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Dirham 46
Hourly rate for cleaning help Dirham 35
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Dirham 331
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Dirham 283
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Dirham 545
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Dirham 751
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Dirham 117,154
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Dirham 3.15
Monthly ticket public transport Dirham 69
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Dirham 44
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Dirham 14
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Dirham 64
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Dirham 309
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Dirham 24
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Dirham 21
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Dirham 22
4 rolls of toilet paper Dirham 17
Tube of toothpaste Dirham 22
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Dirham 77
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Dirham 290
2 tickets to the movies Dirham 118
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Dirham 695
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Dirham 529
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Dirham 81
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Dirham 27
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Dirham 41
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Dirham 1,831
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Dirham 1.30
1 month of gym membership in business district Dirham 407
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Dirham 18
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 197 prices entered by 25 different people.
Latest price update: April 21, 2025

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