Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Ljubljana | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 48 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 36 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 5.29 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (Dirham 5.24) | Dirham 4.58 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (Dirham 5.22) | Dirham 11 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 52 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 4.32 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,216 (Dirham 4,853) | Dirham 11,443 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €898 (Dirham 3,582) | Dirham 7,963 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €235 (Dirham 936) | Dirham 989 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €875 (Dirham 3,492) | Dirham 5,997 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €658 (Dirham 2,626) | Dirham 3,669 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €215 (Dirham 859) | Dirham 558 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 184 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (Dirham 1,493) | Dirham 1,419 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 338 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 50 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 51 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 243 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 277 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 460 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (Dirham 555) | Dirham 465 | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 35% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,661 (Dirham 86,447) | Dirham 104,094 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.29 | + 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 82 | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 37 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 14 | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 56 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 382 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 (Dirham 4.55) | Dirham 20 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.06 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 63 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Ljubljana | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 188 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 121 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 783 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 470 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 64 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 23 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 38 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (Dirham 2,093) | Dirham 2,128 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (Dirham 0.25) | Dirham 1.28 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 317 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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