Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,070 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 56 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥825 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 33 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥537 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥219 (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 7 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥318 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥614 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.79 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,126 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥639 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 10 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.42 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥323 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,212 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 84 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥206 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 10 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥170 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 6 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥447,961 (Dirham 10,654) | Dirham 11,119 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥224,369 (Dirham 5,336) | Dirham 7,226 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 (Dirham 512) | Dirham 671 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,941 (Dirham 4,470) | Dirham 5,537 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,361 (Dirham 2,506) | Dirham 3,757 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 349 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,676 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 224 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,307 (Dirham 1,315) | Dirham 1,196 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,673 (Dirham 278) | Dirham 332 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 47 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,546 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 36 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,547 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 198 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,248 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 238 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,827 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 551 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,390 (Dirham 295) | Dirham 547 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,894,200 (Dirham 68,833) | Dirham 125,266 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥168 (Dirham 3.99) | Dirham 2.99 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,120 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 72 | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,313 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 25 | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,320 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 18 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 45 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,514 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 329 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥622 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥506 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 18 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 18 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,189 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 62 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,056 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 227 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,905 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 96 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,552 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 843 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,894 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 523 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,840 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 77 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥519 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 26 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥619 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 38 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (Dirham 1,218) | Dirham 1,834 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Dirham 1.25) | Dirham 1.09 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,678 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 408 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥601 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 532 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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