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Cost of Living
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
#846
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Nomad Score:
65%
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
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
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