Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 47% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (23 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (22 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (10 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (4.60 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (10 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.29 (3.75 Lari) | 4.86 Lari | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (11 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (5.81 Lari) | 3.36 Lari | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.77 (2.67 Lari) | 2.54 Lari | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (7 Lari) | 4.04 Lari | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (43 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (5.72 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.72 (3.35 Lari) | 1.55 Lari | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 139% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,437 (7,402 Lari) | 3,554 Lari | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,961 (5,647 Lari) | 2,120 Lari | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 870 (617 Lari) | 295 Lari | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,069 (4,305 Lari) | 1,984 Lari | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,310 (3,057 Lari) | 1,257 Lari | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (396 Lari) | 279 Lari | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 360 (255 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 705% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,533 (1,087 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (240 Lari) | 338 Lari | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (36 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (24 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 22% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (140 Lari) | 297 Lari | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 194 (138 Lari) | 149 Lari | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (243 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (247 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (63,719 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (2.71 Lari) | 3.06 Lari | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (57 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (21 Lari) | 22 Lari | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 64% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (10 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (39 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (271 Lari) | 72 Lari | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (19 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (14 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (19 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (14 Lari) | 5.65 Lari | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (14 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (44 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 50% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 214 (152 Lari) | 75 Lari | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (64 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (555 Lari) | 58 Lari | + 862% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 268 (190 Lari) | 165 Lari | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (49 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (14 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (29 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (1,509 Lari) | 3,001 Lari | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.50 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (181 Lari) | 133 Lari | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (15 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 111% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 748 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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