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Cities/Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

The UAE's oil-rich capital, home to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and a more measured, cultured pace than neighboring Dubai.

Population: 1.5M
Avg Income: $ 55K/yr
Avg. Temp: 27°C
Area: 972 km²
AED
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52
Average

#105 of 250

4% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 969

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 072

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 76

per month

Restaurants

$ 281

per month

Transportation

$ 107

per month

Utilities

$ 260

per month

Entertainment

$ 120

per month

Healthcare

$ 26

per month

Clothing

$ 26

per month