Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 48 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 36 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 5.29 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.58 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 11 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 52 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (Dirham 3.14) | Dirham 4.32 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (Dirham 4,752) | Dirham 11,443 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €777 (Dirham 3,089) | Dirham 7,963 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (Dirham 708) | Dirham 989 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (Dirham 2,333) | Dirham 5,997 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (Dirham 1,649) | Dirham 3,669 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 558 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 184 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (Dirham 2,088) | Dirham 1,419 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 338 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 50 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 51 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Dirham 282) | Dirham 243 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 277 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 460 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 465 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (Dirham 89,598) | Dirham 104,094 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 3.29 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 82 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 39 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dresden | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 14 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 56 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 382 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 27 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 20 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Dirham 5.68) | Dirham 20 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 63 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dresden | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 188 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 121 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (Dirham 276) | Dirham 783 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 470 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 64 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 38 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (Dirham 1,829) | Dirham 2,128 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dirham 0.36) | Dirham 1.28 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 317 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 21 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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