Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as 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 33 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 30 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 6 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.06 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.84 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 10 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 60 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 4.75 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 61% 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 4,255) | Dirham 10,327 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (Dirham 2,809) | Dirham 7,900 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (Dirham 609) | Dirham 989 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (Dirham 2,077) | Dirham 6,077 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (Dirham 1,691) | Dirham 4,308 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (Dirham 432) | Dirham 558 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 366 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (Dirham 1,784) | Dirham 1,419 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 338 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 50 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 51 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 197 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 190 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 343 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dirham 445) | Dirham 348 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 130% 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 90,652) | Dirham 89,840 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.82 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 80 | + 292% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 29 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 50% 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) | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 14 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 56 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 382 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 20 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 (Dirham 4.54) | Dirham 20 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 62 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 188 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 91 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 783 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 259 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 64 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 40 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (Dirham 2,697) | Dirham 2,128 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 0.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 255 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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