Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Genoa | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 48 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 36 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 5.29 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.73 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 30 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 4.58 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 52 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.24 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Genoa | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €976 (Dirham 3,880) | Dirham 11,443 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €804 (Dirham 3,197) | Dirham 7,963 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (Dirham 658) | Dirham 989 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (Dirham 2,984) | Dirham 5,997 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €452 (Dirham 1,796) | Dirham 3,669 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 (Dirham 752) | Dirham 558 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 184 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €298 (Dirham 1,186) | Dirham 1,419 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (Dirham 496) | Dirham 338 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.36 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 50 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 51 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Genoa | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 243 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 277 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 460 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 465 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Genoa | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,539 (Dirham 93,619) | Dirham 104,094 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.29 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 82 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 39 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Genoa | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 14 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 56 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €103 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 382 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 63 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Genoa | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 188 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 121 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 783 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 470 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 64 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (Dirham 1,910) | Dirham 2,128 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.67) | Dirham 1.28 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 317 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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