Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (196 Kč) | 212 Kč | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (180 Kč) | 172 Kč | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (85 Kč) | 114 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (38 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (84 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.06 (30 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (87 Kč) | 134 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (48 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.84 (23 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (58 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (353 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (51 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (28 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,327 (61,147 Kč) | 35,533 Kč | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,900 (46,781 Kč) | 27,868 Kč | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (5,855 Kč) | 6,138 Kč | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,077 (35,982 Kč) | 23,238 Kč | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,308 (25,509 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (3,307 Kč) | 4,153 Kč | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 366 (2,166 Kč) | 416 Kč | + 421% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (8,403 Kč) | 9,364 Kč | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (2,004 Kč) | 3,736 Kč | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (298 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (301 Kč) | 330 Kč | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (1,165 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (1,122 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (2,032 Kč) | 2,035 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (2,062 Kč) | 2,335 Kč | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 23% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (531,980 Kč) | 616,444 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (23 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (474 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (173 Kč) | 300 Kč | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 64% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (80 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (329 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (2,261 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (155 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (119 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (162 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (116 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (119 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (366 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (1,115 Kč) | 959 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (538 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (4,637 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 259 (1,535 Kč) | 986 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (381 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (115 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (237 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 375% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (12,598 Kč) | 17,650 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.67 (3.97 Kč) | 3.70 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (1,512 Kč) | 1,113 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (130 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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