Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
#846
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Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$900.00
$2,500.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in 3-star hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$50.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost if self-catering occasionally |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost including taxis and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for 2 meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$350.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged cost for expats; tourists covered by visa on arrival |
| Total |
$1,710.00
$5,010.00
$225.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Alcohol is relatively expensive due to taxes and import costs.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.00
Local eateries offer better prices than tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Prices consistent across major fast food chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Rates may increase during peak hours.
per km