Hong Kong vs Abu Dhabi Cost of Living
Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4 — Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) · Overall index 56.8
Summary
- Overall, Abu Dhabi is 25% cheaper than Hong Kong.
- Rent in Abu Dhabi is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong.
- Transport in Abu Dhabi is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong.
| Item | Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -36% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,572 | $1,825 | -29% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,975 | $1,096 | -45% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,236 | $3,562 | -32% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,501 | $2,266 | -35% |
| Groceries | -19% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.19 | $0.99 | -17% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.67 | $2.88 | -22% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.36 | $3.33 | -24% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.93 | $3.51 | -11% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.9 | $9.5 | -20% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.5 | $8.9 | -23% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15 | $13.9 | -7% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.97 | $3.68 | -26% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.74 | $1.56 | -10% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.99 | $2.88 | -28% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.29 | $4.18 | -21% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.49 | $2.26 | -9% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.2 | $2.08 | -5% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.49 | $1.77 | -29% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.3 | $1.82 | -21% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.7 | $9.73 | -29% |
| Transport | -27% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.38 | $1.46 | -39% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $104 | $71.8 | -31% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.97 | $2.36 | -21% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.71 | $1.19 | -30% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.76 | $0.56 | -26% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,733 | $19,060 | -12% |
| Dining out | -24% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.9 | $14.4 | -31% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $99.9 | $78.6 | -21% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.2 | $7.15 | -30% |
| Cappuccino | $4.36 | $3.65 | -16% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.41 | $1.61 | -33% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.48 | $5.18 | -5% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.05 | $5.04 | -29% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.74 | $1.3 | -25% |
| Telecom | -12% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $48.9 | $49.7 | +2% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $59.2 | $47.6 | -20% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.3 | $0.24 | -20% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $11.8 | -9% |
| Utilities & household | -22% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $136 | $134 | -1% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.18 | $0.14 | -22% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.39 | $3.11 | -29% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.39 | $0.99 | -29% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21.8 | $15.5 | -29% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $78.7 | $60.3 | -23% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.3 | $12 | -10% |
| Men's haircut | $30.2 | $19.8 | -34% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24.4 | $19.4 | -20% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,684 | $1,361 | -19% |
3,224 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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