Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 33 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 5.06 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41元 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.66元 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 3.84 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.93元 (Dirham 3.18) | Dirham 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 60 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 9 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.75 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,453元 (Dirham 8,273) | Dirham 10,327 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,774元 (Dirham 4,698) | Dirham 7,900 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308元 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 989 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,685元 (Dirham 4,650) | Dirham 6,077 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,613元 (Dirham 2,470) | Dirham 4,308 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 211元 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 558 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 366 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 (Dirham 1,257) | Dirham 1,419 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 338 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 50 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53元 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 51 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 197 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 190 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 343 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 (Dirham 470) | Dirham 348 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,000元 (Dirham 85,660) | Dirham 89,840 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 3.82 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 194元 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 80 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 29 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 56 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 382 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 62 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 188 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 91 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (Dirham 618) | Dirham 783 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 259 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 64 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 40 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (Dirham 1,865) | Dirham 2,128 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 0.67 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 255 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 497 prices entered by 59 different people.
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