Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 71% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (20 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (19 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (3.92 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.31 (3.21 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (9 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (4.95 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.77 (2.28 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (5.99 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (36 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (4.87 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.72 (2.85 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 143% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,437 (6,309 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,961 (4,813 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 870 (526 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,069 (3,669 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,310 (2,605 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (338 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 360 (217 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,533 (927 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (205 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (30 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (20 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 47% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (119 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 194 (118 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (207 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (210 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (54,309 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (2.31 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (48 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (18 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 157% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (8 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (34 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (231 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 653% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (16 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (17 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (12 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (12 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (37 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 101% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 214 (129 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (55 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (473 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1083% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 268 (162 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (42 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (24 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (1,286 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.43 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (154 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (13 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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