Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 32% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 33 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 31 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 6 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.14 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.29 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 3.77 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 10 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 60 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.72 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 (Dirham 10,171) | Dirham 10,437 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,998 (Dirham 7,856) | Dirham 7,961 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €349 (Dirham 1,374) | Dirham 870 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,635 (Dirham 6,429) | Dirham 6,069 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (Dirham 5,420) | Dirham 4,310 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (Dirham 621) | Dirham 558 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 360 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (Dirham 1,256) | Dirham 1,533 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (Dirham 732) | Dirham 338 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 50 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €24 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 33 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 197 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 194 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 343 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Dirham 461) | Dirham 348 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 188% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,809 (Dirham 132,952) | Dirham 89,840 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.82 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 80 | + 337% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 29 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 56 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 382 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 62 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 214 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 91 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 783 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 268 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 69 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (Dirham 2,123) | Dirham 2,128 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dirham 0.31) | Dirham 0.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 255 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 22 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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