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
82
Rent Index
78
Avg Net Salary
£3,520/mo
Cost Breakdown vs London (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 London salary
| London Salary | Equivalent in Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £24,600 | Save £5,400 |
| £40,000 | £32,800 | Save £7,200 |
| £50,000 | £41,000 | Save £9,000 |
| £60,000 | £49,200 | Save £10,800 |
| £75,000 | £61,500 | Save £13,500 |
| £100,000 | £82,000 | Save £18,000 |
Living in Abu Dhabi: What to Expect
Abu Dhabi has a cost of living index of 82, meaning it is 18% cheaper than London in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Abu Dhabi is approximately د.إ16,000 (£3,520 when converted to GBP).
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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