Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Milan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 48 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 36 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 5.29 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.58 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 52 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (Dirham 5.43) | Dirham 4.32 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Milan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (Dirham 7,143) | Dirham 11,443 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,234 (Dirham 4,926) | Dirham 7,963 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (Dirham 751) | Dirham 989 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €933 (Dirham 3,724) | Dirham 5,997 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €753 (Dirham 3,005) | Dirham 3,669 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 558 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 184 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (Dirham 1,429) | Dirham 1,419 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (Dirham 475) | Dirham 338 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 51 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Milan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dirham 315) | Dirham 243 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 277 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 460 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Dirham 473) | Dirham 465 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 58% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Milan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,952 (Dirham 111,573) | Dirham 104,094 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.29 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 82 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 39 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Milan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 14 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 56 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 382 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 26 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 63 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Milan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 188 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 121 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 783 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 470 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 64 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 23 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (Dirham 1,962) | Dirham 2,128 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.68) | Dirham 1.28 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 317 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 21 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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