Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 33 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 30 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 14 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 6 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.23 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.06 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 15 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.82 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 8 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.84 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.27 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 10 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 60 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.01 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (Dirham 5.72) | Dirham 4.75 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,599 (Dirham 13,217) | Dirham 10,327 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,634 (Dirham 9,675) | Dirham 7,900 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Dirham 656) | Dirham 989 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,492 (Dirham 9,153) | Dirham 6,077 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,869 (Dirham 6,863) | Dirham 4,308 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (Dirham 448) | Dirham 558 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 366 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (Dirham 1,041) | Dirham 1,419 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 338 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 50 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 51 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 197 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 190 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 343 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (Dirham 507) | Dirham 348 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 185% 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 | $25,730 (Dirham 94,493) | Dirham 89,840 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.48 (Dirham 5.43) | Dirham 3.82 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $118 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 80 | + 443% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 29 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 14 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 56 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (Dirham 444) | Dirham 382 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 26 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 62 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 188 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 91 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (Dirham 528) | Dirham 783 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $116 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 259 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 64 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 40 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $527 (Dirham 1,934) | Dirham 2,128 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 0.67 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (Dirham 287) | Dirham 255 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 22 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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