Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 102% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (21,551 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (12,311 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (7,992 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.78 (2,297 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (4,219 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (2,454 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 32 (12,772 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (4,143 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (1,614 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (5,977 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (25,353 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (2,981 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.05 (2,009 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 149% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,006 (3,579,926 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,852 (2,326,157 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (262,620 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,073 (2,016,447 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,093 (1,229,426 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 390 (155,083 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 310 (123,415 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,361 (541,068 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 327 (129,998 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (17,697 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (12,828 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 103% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 248 (98,694 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 252 (100,142 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 422 (167,814 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 443 (175,908 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,915 (36,138,162 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.69 (1,069 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 85 (33,876 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 24 (9,618 Dinar) | 16,537 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (6,679 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 63 (24,897 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 308 (122,548 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (9,141 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (7,573 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (8,781 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (6,068 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (5,339 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (28,847 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 103% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 215 (85,469 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (36,929 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (311,279 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 938% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 476 (189,098 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 63 (25,050 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (10,491 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (17,443 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 267% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (845,670 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (299 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 363 (144,480 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (8,624 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 226% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 299 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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