Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates · Currency: AED
Overall
56.8
Rent
43.0
Groceries
63.5
Dining out
57.5
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,825 | 12 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,096 | 57 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,562 | 42 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,266 | 34 data points |
Average prices in Abu Dhabi
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,825 | 12 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,096 | 57 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,562 | 42 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,266 | 34 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.99 | 29 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.88 | 35 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | 57 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.51 | 55 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.5 | 14 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.9 | 31 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | 44 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.68 | 32 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.56 | 40 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.88 | 23 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.18 | 27 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.26 | 60 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.08 | 41 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.77 | 11 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.82 | 35 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.73 | 31 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.46 | 6 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $71.8 | 12 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.36 | 24 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.19 | 34 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.56 | 24 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,060 | 21 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.4 | 40 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $78.6 | 50 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.15 | 26 data points |
| Cappuccino | $3.65 | 11 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.61 | 26 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.18 | 10 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.04 | 14 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.3 | 59 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49.7 | 53 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $47.6 | 26 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | 19 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.8 | 53 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $134 | 41 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | 39 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.11 | 60 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.99 | 36 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.5 | 12 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $60.3 | 33 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12 | 19 data points |
| Men's haircut | $19.8 | 46 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $19.4 | 58 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,361 | 10 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15