Cost of living in Rabat (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Rabat (Morocco) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Dirham (Dirham 32) | Dirham 33 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 Dirham (Dirham 22) | Dirham 31 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (Dirham 3.06) | Dirham 6 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dirham (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 14 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (Dirham 2.31) | Dirham 5.31 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (Dirham 5.37) | Dirham 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (Dirham 2.43) | Dirham 3.77 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 Dirham (Dirham 32) | Dirham 60 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.20 Dirham (Dirham 1.87) | Dirham 4.72 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rabat | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,632 Dirham (Dirham 3,470) | Dirham 10,437 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,980 Dirham (Dirham 1,794) | Dirham 7,961 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 501 Dirham (Dirham 181) | Dirham 870 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,638 Dirham (Dirham 2,031) | Dirham 6,069 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,426 Dirham (Dirham 1,234) | Dirham 4,310 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423 Dirham (Dirham 152) | Dirham 558 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241 Dirham (Dirham 87) | Dirham 360 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,095 Dirham (Dirham 1,475) | Dirham 1,533 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,544 Dirham (Dirham 556) | Dirham 338 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 Dirham (Dirham 28) | Dirham 50 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 Dirham (Dirham 18) | Dirham 33 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 401 Dirham (Dirham 145) | Dirham 197 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 544 Dirham (Dirham 196) | Dirham 194 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 839 Dirham (Dirham 302) | Dirham 343 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797 Dirham (Dirham 287) | Dirham 348 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,742 Dirham (Dirham 82,043) | Dirham 89,840 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (Dirham 5.22) | Dirham 3.82 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 207 Dirham (Dirham 75) | Dirham 80 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 Dirham (Dirham 15) | Dirham 29 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rabat | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Dirham (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 115 Dirham (Dirham 41) | Dirham 56 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Dirham (Dirham 90) | Dirham 382 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 Dirham (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 Dirham (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 Dirham (Dirham 5.68) | Dirham 20 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Dirham (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (Dirham 17) | Dirham 62 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Rabat (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rabat | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Dirham (Dirham 96) | Dirham 214 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 116 Dirham (Dirham 42) | Dirham 91 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 399 Dirham (Dirham 144) | Dirham 783 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 447 Dirham (Dirham 161) | Dirham 268 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (Dirham 25) | Dirham 69 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 Dirham (Dirham 17) | Dirham 40 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,024 Dirham (Dirham 1,810) | Dirham 2,128 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 Dirham (Dirham 0.31) | Dirham 0.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 353 Dirham (Dirham 127) | Dirham 255 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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