Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 48 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 36 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 5.29 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.95 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 30 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (Dirham 5.37) | Dirham 4.58 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (Dirham 5.76) | Dirham 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 52 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 4.32 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,445 (Dirham 5,784) | Dirham 11,443 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,279 (Dirham 5,116) | Dirham 7,963 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (Dirham 743) | Dirham 989 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (Dirham 4,739) | Dirham 5,997 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €926 (Dirham 3,704) | Dirham 3,669 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (Dirham 598) | Dirham 558 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 184 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (Dirham 1,800) | Dirham 1,419 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (Dirham 827) | Dirham 338 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 50 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 51 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 243 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 277 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 460 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (Dirham 443) | Dirham 465 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 147% 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 | €31,508 (Dirham 126,086) | Dirham 104,094 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.29 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 82 | + 305% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 39 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.07 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 56 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 382 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 63 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rotterdam | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 188 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 121 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (Dirham 414) | Dirham 783 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 470 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 64 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 38 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (Dirham 1,929) | Dirham 2,128 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 1.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 317 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 21 | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 439 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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