Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 64 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 36 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Dirham 5.07) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 24 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 14 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 92 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 4.48 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (Dirham 4,287) | Dirham 12,059 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (Dirham 2,830) | Dirham 8,705 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (Dirham 614) | Dirham 648 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (Dirham 2,092) | Dirham 7,767 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (Dirham 1,704) | Dirham 4,969 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (Dirham 436) | Dirham 357 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 252 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (Dirham 1,797) | Dirham 1,196 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 332 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 47 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 36 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 198 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 238 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 344) | Dirham 551 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dirham 449) | Dirham 547 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 138% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (Dirham 91,338) | Dirham 114,194 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.21 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 71 | + 317% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 25 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 45 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 329 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 18 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (Dirham 4.62) | Dirham 18 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 62 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 227 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 96 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 843 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 523 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 77 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.07 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 38 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €582 (Dirham 2,335) | Dirham 1,834 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 1.09 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 408 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 16 | + 72% | |
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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 167 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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