Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates • Pop: 1.4M
Abu Dhabi offers similar benefits to Dubai with slightly lower costs.
Tax-freeCultural attractionsSlightly cheaperGovernment jobs
Cost
Index
Index
82
Rent
Index
Index
78
Avg Net Salary
$3,520/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
82
18% cheaperRent
78
22% cheaperGroceries
75
25% cheaperRestaurants
80
20% cheaperTransport
60
40% cheaperUtilities
70
30% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Abu Dhabi to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,000 | Save $9,000 |
| $75,000 | $61,500 | Save $13,500 |
| $100,000 | $82,000 | Save $18,000 |
| $125,000 | $102,500 | Save $22,500 |
| $150,000 | $123,000 | Save $27,000 |
| $200,000 | $164,000 | Save $36,000 |
Living in Abu Dhabi: What to Expect
Abu Dhabi has a cost of living index of 82, meaning it is 18% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Abu Dhabi is approximately د.إ16,000 ($3,520 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 78
- Groceries: Index of 75
- Restaurants: Index of 80
- Transport: Index of 60
- Utilities: Index of 70
Key highlights: Tax-free, Cultural attractions, Slightly cheaper, Government jobs.
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