Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 48% 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 | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 57 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 32 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 4.88 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Dirham 3.17) | Dirham 4.42 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79元 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 84 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 6 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 43% 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 | 15,992元 (Dirham 8,281) | Dirham 11,825 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,120元 (Dirham 4,205) | Dirham 9,124 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 382元 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 795 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,358元 (Dirham 3,810) | Dirham 4,984 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,126元 (Dirham 2,137) | Dirham 3,511 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193元 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 445 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91元 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 237 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,862元 (Dirham 964) | Dirham 1,293 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560元 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 332 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 47 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 36 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 441元 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 198 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 238 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 597元 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 551 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 (Dirham 413) | Dirham 547 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 27% 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 | 168,291元 (Dirham 87,142) | Dirham 125,266 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 2.99 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 281元 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 78 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 25 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 40% 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) | 28元 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 45 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 329 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (Dirham 4.96) | Dirham 18 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 62 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Beijing | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 227 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 96 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (Dirham 493) | Dirham 843 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 523 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 77 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 38 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 (Dirham 1,773) | Dirham 1,834 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (Dirham 0.21) | Dirham 1.09 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 408 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 285 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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