Compare Cities

See how cost of living compares across up to four cities

City 1

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

City 2

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Who for:

Very Expensive

119% above average

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Monthly Total

$ 3 138

for one adult

Very Expensive

127% above average

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Monthly Total

$ 3 232

for one adult

-2.9%

Dubai is 2.9% cheaper than Abu Dhabi

$ 95 difference per month

Category Breakdown

Bars are scaled to the highest value in each category.

Housing

-4.2%

Dubai$ 2 272

Abu Dhabi$ 2 371

Basic Grocery Basket

+1.9%

Dubai$ 119

Abu Dhabi$ 117

Restaurants

+1.1%

Dubai$ 210

Abu Dhabi$ 208

Transportation

+0.0%

Dubai$ 48

Abu Dhabi$ 48

Utilities

+0.0%

Dubai$ 292

Abu Dhabi$ 292

Entertainment

+0.0%

Dubai$ 142

Abu Dhabi$ 142

Healthcare

+0.0%

Dubai$ 29

Abu Dhabi$ 29

Clothing

+0.0%

Dubai$ 26

Abu Dhabi$ 26

Monthly Costs Comparison

Cost Distribution

Dubai

$ 3 138

Abu Dhabi

$ 3 232

Housing

Basic Grocery Basket

Restaurants

Transportation

Utilities

Entertainment

Healthcare

Clothing

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