Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 29% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 21% 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 | €20 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 57 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 32 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.67 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.88 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.42 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 84 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.36 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 6 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 26% more expensive than 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 | €3,196 (Dirham 12,956) | Dirham 11,825 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,497 (Dirham 10,124) | Dirham 9,124 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (Dirham 1,021) | Dirham 795 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,961 (Dirham 7,948) | Dirham 4,984 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,595 (Dirham 6,468) | Dirham 3,511 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (Dirham 711) | Dirham 445 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 237 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (Dirham 1,434) | Dirham 1,293 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (Dirham 754) | Dirham 332 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 47 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 36 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Dirham 376) | Dirham 198 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 238 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dirham 404) | Dirham 551 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (Dirham 434) | Dirham 547 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 174% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,829 (Dirham 145,250) | Dirham 125,266 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.99 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 78 | + 326% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 25 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 45 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 329 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 62 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 26% 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 199) | Dirham 227 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 96 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (Dirham 505) | Dirham 843 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 523 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 77 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (Dirham 2,485) | Dirham 1,834 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dirham 0.32) | Dirham 1.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 408 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 18 | + 123% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 377 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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