Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (€8) | €21 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (€3.65) | €4.15 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.63) | €0.74 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.62) | €2.17 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.06 (€1.29) | €2.07 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (€3.74) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.08) | €11 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.84 (€0.98) | €0.93 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.49) | €1.30 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (€15) | €4.80 | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.19) | €1.47 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (€1.21) | €0.82 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 174% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,327 (€2,635) | €812 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,900 (€2,016) | €653 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (€252) | €113 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,077 (€1,550) | €511 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,308 (€1,099) | €487 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (€142) | €90 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 366 (€93) | €29 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (€362) | €321 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (€86) | €107 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (€13) | €6.00 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (€13) | €10 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 72% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (€50) | €51 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (€48) | €16 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (€88) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (€89) | €78 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (€22,920) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (€0.97) | €1.33 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (€20) | €30 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 96% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (€3.45) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (€14) | €8 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (€97) | €42 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €3.50 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.15) | €2.20 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.00 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (€4.98) | €1.74 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (€5.13) | €1.50 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (€16) | €11 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (€48) | €46 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (€23) | €14 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (€200) | €30 | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 259 (€66) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (€16) | €9 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (€4.94) | €2.00 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €3.66 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (€543) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.67 (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (€65) | €31 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (€5.61) | €5.20 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 455 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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