Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
#846
24.453835, 54.377401
Nomad Score:
67%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,000.75
$2,500.50
$120.30
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.25
$200.40
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.60
$500.35
$30.10
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.15
$200.25
$15.50
|
Per day for taxi/Uber rides |
| Total |
$1,481.75
$3,401.50
$165.90
|
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)
$1,350.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$275.50
Prices depend on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.60
Alcohol is generally expensive due to taxes.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.40
Casual dining in local restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.95
Typical price for a burger combo.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price for imported apples, local varieties may vary.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard white loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.45
Price for a liter of fresh milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.80
Price for a kilogram of white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$6.75
Price per kg for boneless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$11.20
Price for imported beef, varies with cut.
per kg
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.25
Initial fare; varies by time of day.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.55
Standard rate per kilometer.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$41.00
Unlimited travel within city limits.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.72
Price per liter; subject to monthly fluctuations.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$27.50
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$95.80
High-speed connection with unlimited data.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$77.00
Monthly fee for a mid-range fitness center.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$32.00
Hourly rental, varies by facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard ticket price for new releases.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$59.95
Average price for a pair of branded jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$42.50
Price for a mid-range summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$85.00
Price for a pair of branded running shoes.
per pair