Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 34% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 ($3.89) | $5.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($1.74) | $0.91 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.87) | $2.99 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.06 ($1.38) | $5.16 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 ($4.00) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.22) | $3.62 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.84 ($1.05) | $1.62 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 ($2.65) | $3.22 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 ($16) | $21 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 ($2.34) | $2.18 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 ($1.29) | $2.82 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,327 ($2,812) | $2,289 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,900 ($2,151) | $1,641 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 ($269) | $190 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,077 ($1,655) | $1,568 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,308 ($1,173) | $1,004 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 ($152) | $260 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 366 ($100) | $67 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 ($386) | $319 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 ($92) | $98 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 ($14) | $15 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 ($14) | $22 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 ($54) | $53 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 ($52) | $34 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 ($93) | $91 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 ($95) | $118 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 53% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 ($24,463) | $23,868 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 ($1.04) | $1.08 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 ($22) | $76 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 ($8) | $30 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 ($3.68) | $10 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 ($15) | $26 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 ($104) | $193 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.49) | $4.29 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 ($7) | $4.29 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 ($5.31) | $4.36 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 ($5.48) | $2.65 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 ($51) | $56 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 ($25) | $26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 ($213) | $269 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 259 ($71) | $92 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 ($18) | $13 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 ($5.27) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 ($11) | $8 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 ($579) | $565 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.67 ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 ($70) | $39 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 ($5.99) | $11 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 501 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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