Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Dirham 40) | Dirham 48 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (Dirham 30) | Dirham 36 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71 kr (Dirham 25) | Dirham 19 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 5.29 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (Dirham 16) | Dirham 30 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 4.58 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (Dirham 5.54) | Dirham 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (Dirham 40) | Dirham 52 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.32 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,848 kr (Dirham 5,325) | Dirham 11,443 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,283 kr (Dirham 4,405) | Dirham 7,963 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,463 kr (Dirham 525) | Dirham 989 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,407 kr (Dirham 3,374) | Dirham 5,997 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,652 kr (Dirham 2,386) | Dirham 3,669 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (Dirham 208) | Dirham 558 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 316 kr (Dirham 113) | Dirham 184 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (Dirham 1,342) | Dirham 1,419 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (Dirham 450) | Dirham 338 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (Dirham 22) | Dirham 50 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (Dirham 93) | Dirham 51 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 845 kr (Dirham 303) | Dirham 243 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (Dirham 144) | Dirham 277 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,064 kr (Dirham 382) | Dirham 460 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,259 kr (Dirham 452) | Dirham 465 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,012 kr (Dirham 69,581) | Dirham 104,094 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.29 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 804 kr (Dirham 288) | Dirham 82 | + 253% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 198 kr (Dirham 71) | Dirham 39 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (Dirham 35) | Dirham 56 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 286 kr (Dirham 103) | Dirham 382 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 kr (Dirham 109) | Dirham 63 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Gothenburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 366 kr (Dirham 131) | Dirham 188 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 kr (Dirham 111) | Dirham 121 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (Dirham 295) | Dirham 783 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 680 kr (Dirham 244) | Dirham 470 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (Dirham 46) | Dirham 64 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47 kr (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 kr (Dirham 25) | Dirham 38 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,797 kr (Dirham 1,721) | Dirham 2,128 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11 kr (Dirham 0.40) | Dirham 1.28 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 kr (Dirham 113) | Dirham 317 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (Dirham 23) | Dirham 21 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 379 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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