Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Athens | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 48 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 36 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.29 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.03 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.85 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.31 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (Dirham 3.99) | Dirham 4.58 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (Dirham 5.77) | Dirham 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 52 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Dirham 4.36) | Dirham 4.24 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Athens | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €945 (Dirham 3,757) | Dirham 11,443 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €771 (Dirham 3,067) | Dirham 7,963 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €206 (Dirham 817) | Dirham 989 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (Dirham 2,091) | Dirham 5,997 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €434 (Dirham 1,728) | Dirham 3,669 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (Dirham 431) | Dirham 558 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 184 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (Dirham 1,615) | Dirham 1,419 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 338 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 50 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 51 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Athens | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 243 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 277 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 460 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 465 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Athens | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (Dirham 98,094) | Dirham 104,094 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.29 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 82 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 39 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Athens | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 14 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 56 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 382 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 26 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.61 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.82 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 63 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Athens | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 188 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 121 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 783 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 470 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 64 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.52 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 38 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (Dirham 1,955) | Dirham 2,128 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (Dirham 1.83) | Dirham 1.28 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 317 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.79 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 917 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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