Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 18% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 71% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 230 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 33 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 30 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 14 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.06 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.84 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 191 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 60 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.75 | + 101% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,406 (Dirham 8,568) | Dirham 10,327 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,774 (Dirham 6,239) | Dirham 7,900 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,576 (Dirham 904) | Dirham 989 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,127 (Dirham 4,959) | Dirham 6,077 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,760 (Dirham 3,777) | Dirham 4,308 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,336 (Dirham 469) | Dirham 558 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 400 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 366 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,728 (Dirham 1,309) | Dirham 1,419 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,449 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 338 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 109 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 50 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 342 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 51 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 5% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 908 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 197 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 486 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 190 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 915 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 343 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,148 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 348 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 143% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,694 (Dirham 126,970) | Dirham 89,840 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.82 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 810 (Dirham 284) | Dirham 80 | + 256% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 253 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 29 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 93 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 56 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 775 (Dirham 272) | Dirham 382 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 21 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 62 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 678 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 188 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 307 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 91 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,135 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 783 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 901 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 259 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 152 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 64 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 40 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,434 (Dirham 1,557) | Dirham 2,128 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (Dirham 0.46) | Dirham 0.67 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 471 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 255 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 22 | + 134% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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