Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 43% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 ($13) | $11 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 36 ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 ($5.12) | $3.76 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.29 ($1.44) | $1.12 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($3.51) | $3.21 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($1.79) | $3.99 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 ($8) | $5.88 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 11 ($2.90) | $3.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.58 ($1.25) | $1.67 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 ($3.00) | $1.82 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 52 ($14) | $16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 ($2.34) | $2.34 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.32 ($1.18) | $1.23 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 97% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,443 ($3,116) | $1,077 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,963 ($2,168) | $849 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 ($269) | $196 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,997 ($1,633) | $781 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,669 ($999) | $533 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 ($152) | $122 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 184 ($50) | $40 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 ($386) | $322 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 ($92) | $90 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 ($14) | $9 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 ($14) | $12 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 243 ($66) | $47 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 277 ($75) | $37 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 460 ($125) | $100 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 ($127) | $79 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,094 ($28,340) | $21,332 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.29 ($0.90) | $0.84 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 82 ($22) | $32 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 ($11) | $21 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 ($3.68) | $5.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 ($15) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 ($104) | $78 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($7) | $5.68 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.49) | $3.42 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 ($7) | $4.39 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 ($5.31) | $3.46 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 ($5.48) | $2.06 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 ($17) | $14 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 68% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 ($51) | $36 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 121 ($33) | $22 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 ($213) | $58 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 470 ($128) | $53 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 ($18) | $8 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 ($6) | $4.39 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 ($10) | $5.00 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 ($579) | $419 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.28 ($0.35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 317 ($86) | $46 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 ($5.75) | $8 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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