Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 150% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 96% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (41 lei) | 32 lei | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (38 lei) | 18 lei | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (18 lei) | 10 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.06 (6 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (10 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.84 (4.79 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (12 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (74 lei) | 25 lei | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (11 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (5.92 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 451% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 451% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,327 (12,863 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,900 (9,841 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (1,232 lei) | 390 lei | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,077 (7,569 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,308 (5,366 lei) | 914 lei | + 487% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (696 lei) | 253 lei | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 366 (456 lei) | 32 lei | + 1312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (1,768 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (422 lei) | 330 lei | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (63 lei) | 30 lei | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (63 lei) | 23 lei | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (245 lei) | 261 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (236 lei) | 131 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (427 lei) | 270 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (434 lei) | 251 lei | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 24% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (111,911 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (4.76 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (100 lei) | 74 lei | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (36 lei) | 21 lei | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 165% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (17 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (69 lei) | 28 lei | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (476 lei) | 84 lei | + 467% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (25 lei) | 13 lei | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (34 lei) | 15 lei | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (24 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (25 lei) | 9 lei | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (77 lei) | 16 lei | + 389% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 110% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (235 lei) | 69 lei | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (113 lei) | 43 lei | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (975 lei) | 166 lei | + 487% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 259 (323 lei) | 135 lei | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (80 lei) | 21 lei | + 281% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (24 lei) | 9 lei | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (50 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 839% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (2,650 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.67 (0.83 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (318 lei) | 121 lei | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (27 lei) | 16 lei | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 150% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 413 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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