Cost of living index in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Milk (1Liter / 0.26Gallon) 1.75 (USD)
Eggs (30 pack) 6.82 (USD)
White bread (100g loaf) 0.26 (USD)
Rice (1kg / 2.2lbs) 2.28 (USD)
Cheese (1kg / 2.2lbs) 11.61 (USD)
Boneless chicken breast (1kg / 2.2lbs) 6.86 (USD)
Beef steak (1kg / 2.2lbs) 11.02 (USD)
Banana (1kg / 2.2lbs) 2.08 (USD)
Oranges (1kg / 2.2lbs) 1.94 (USD)
Apples (1kg / 2.2lbs) 2.22 (USD)
Onions (1kg / 2.2lbs) 1.07 (USD)
Potato (1kg / 2.2lbs) 1.01 (USD)
Tomato (1kg / 2.2lbs) 1.81 (USD)
Lettuce (1 leaf) 2.22 (USD)
Bottle of Water (1.5L / 50oz) 0.68 (USD)
Bottle of Red Wine 16.01 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz) 2.19 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz) 3.75 (USD)
Pack of cigarettes (20 units) 5.72 (USD)
Fast food meal (MCD Big mac) 7.14 (USD)
Meal in cheap restaurant 6.94 (USD)
Meal in high end restaurant 56.06 (USD)
Bottle of Water (33cl / 11oz) 0.37 (USD)
Cup of coffee 4.92 (USD)
Limonade (Coca cola) 0.9 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz) 6.9 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz) 10.78 (USD)
Sport shoes (Nike / Adidas) 94.24 (USD)
Mens Dress shoes 93.78 (USD)
High quality jeans 75.85 (USD)
womens summer dress 56.74 (USD)
Taxi minimum charge 3.24 (USD)
Taxi fare (1km / 0.6mile) 0.52 (USD)
Taxi 1 hour waiting 8.09 (USD)
Bus or metro ticket (One way) 0.52 (USD)
One month pass 21.99 (USD)
Gas price (1Liter / 0.26Gallon) 0.59 (USD)
Mid range compact car (Honda Civic) 23139.6 (USD)
Mid range family car (Toyota corolla) 20097.6 (USD)
Gym monthly membership cost 81.03 (USD)
1 hour tennis court rental 33.74 (USD)
Cinema ticket price 10.67 (USD)
1 bedroom flat in city center 1283.33 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat in city center 2507.19 (USD)
1 bedroom flat outside city center 995.46 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat outside city center 1794.66 (USD)
Square meter price in city center 3533.05 (USD)
Square meter price outside city center 2746.65 (USD)
Monthly (Natural Gas, Electricity, Water, AC) for family 129.29 (USD)
50 mbps unlimited internet (ADSL or Fiber optic) 99.16 (USD)
Local calls mobile tariff for 1 mn 0.16 (USD)
Kindergarten or preschool monthly fees 551.84 (USD)
Average primary, secondary and high school yearly fees 10531.8 (USD)
Average monthly net salary 2498.34 (USD)
Average yearly interest rates on home loans 3.95 %

Grocery budget for one person per month in Abu Dhabi

On average a signle person can spend arround 139 (USD) a month which is considered quite affordable comparing to other places in the world. This will cover all your supermarket needs such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and drinking water.
Note that cigarettes, beers and wine are excluded from this expenses report.

Grocery budget for two people per month in Abu Dhabi

235 (USD) will be enough for grocery shopping for a couple or two people splitting supermarket expenses.
this budget is considered quite cheap if we compare it to the average worldwide, this budget will cover their monthly needs on dairy products, fruits and veggies and all other supermarket expenses excluding cigarettes, wine and beer.

Grocery budget for family of 4 per month in Abu Dhabi

Grocery expenses for family of 4 people can be on average 375 (USD) per month in Abu Dhabi, if we compare it to other big cities in the world this amount is considered on the cheap side.
This report is taking in consideration all monthly needs for the family from supermarket including bakery and dairy products.

Average living cost in Abu Dhabi for one person per month

An average single consumer can make it through one month in Abu Dhabi for arround 1501 (USD), which puts it among the most expensive cities in the world, yes quality of life and high standards of living comes at price.
This will cover all you basic needs, supermarket shopping will cost on average 139 (USD) while renting a one bedroom appartement a bit far from city center will cost around 995 (USD), transportation, home utilities and gym membership can cost on average 347 (USD).

Average living cost in Abu Dhabi for a couple per month

Monthly cost of living for a couple in Abu Dhabi can average 2323 (USD), which is considered quite expensive but comparing to salaries couple can have decent life if they own a stable job.
Rent will take the big part it can cost arround 1493 (USD) for a single bedroom flat close to city center, grocery shopping can cost on average 235 (USD) while home utilities, gym, one month transportation and mobile for two people membership can be arround 460 (USD).

Average living cost in Abu Dhabi for family of 4 per month

For a decent living standard a family of 4 people can make through a month in Abu Dhabi for about 4944 (USD), which is expensive if we put it in comparison against other cities in the world.
Three bedroom appartement not far from city center can cost 2513 (USD), if we do the calculation, private school for two childs will average monthly about 1264 (USD), while supermarket expenses will cost for the family not less than 375 (USD), home expenses such as wifi, water, electricity and mobile membership will cost about 257 (USD).




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