Cost of living in Strasbourg (France) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Strasbourg (France) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Strasbourg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 33 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 6 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.60 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.06 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.84 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (Dirham 5.27) | Dirham 10 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 60 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 4.75 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Strasbourg (France) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Strasbourg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (Dirham 4,745) | Dirham 10,327 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (Dirham 3,588) | Dirham 7,900 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (Dirham 445) | Dirham 989 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (Dirham 2,624) | Dirham 6,077 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €495 (Dirham 1,956) | Dirham 4,308 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 558 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 366 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (Dirham 1,460) | Dirham 1,419 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 338 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 50 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 51 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Strasbourg (France) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Strasbourg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dirham 327) | Dirham 197 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 190 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 343 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (Dirham 523) | Dirham 348 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Strasbourg (France) is 61% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Strasbourg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,432 (Dirham 72,846) | Dirham 89,840 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (Dirham 5.40) | Dirham 3.82 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 80 | + 143% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 29 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Strasbourg (France) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Strasbourg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 14 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 56 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 382 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.56 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (Dirham 5.19) | Dirham 20 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 62 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Strasbourg (France) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Strasbourg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 188 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 91 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 783 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 259 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 64 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 40 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Dirham 1,741) | Dirham 2,128 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Dirham 0.77) | Dirham 0.67 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 255 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 22 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 642 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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