Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 48 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 36 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 6 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 14 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 7 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 11 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.58 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 52 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.24 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,230 (Dirham 11,866) | Dirham 11,443 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 (Dirham 9,952) | Dirham 7,963 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (Dirham 720) | Dirham 989 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 (Dirham 8,711) | Dirham 5,997 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (Dirham 6,613) | Dirham 3,669 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (Dirham 407) | Dirham 558 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 184 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (Dirham 1,130) | Dirham 1,419 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 338 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 50 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 51 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 243 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 277 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 460 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (Dirham 454) | Dirham 465 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 96% 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 | $22,894 (Dirham 84,090) | Dirham 104,094 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 3.29 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (Dirham 284) | Dirham 82 | + 247% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 39 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 14 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 56 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 382 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 26 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 27 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 63 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 188 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 121 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (Dirham 876) | Dirham 783 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 470 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 64 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 38 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 (Dirham 1,915) | Dirham 2,128 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (Dirham 1.09) | Dirham 1.28 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 317 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 21 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 605 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
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