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Abu Dhabi is 4% more expensive

Abu Dhabi
4

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Edinburgh
2

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
82
Abu Dhabi
4 pts pricier
78
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Rent
78
Abu Dhabi
13 pts pricier
65
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Groceries
75
Abu Dhabi
Cheaper
21 pts cheaper
96
Edinburgh
Restaurants
80
Abu Dhabi
Cheaper
5 pts cheaper
85
Edinburgh
Transport
60
Abu Dhabi
Cheaper
28 pts cheaper
88
Edinburgh
Utilities
70
Abu Dhabi
Cheaper
22 pts cheaper
92
Edinburgh

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Edinburgh to match a Abu Dhabi salary

Salary in Abu DhabiEquivalent in EdinburghDifference
£30,000£28,537£1,463 less
£40,000£38,049£1,951 less
£50,000£47,561£2,439 less
£60,000£57,073£2,927 less
£80,000£76,098£3,902 less
£100,000£95,122£4,878 less

Abu Dhabi vs Edinburgh: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 4%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.

Rent: Abu Dhabi has a rent index of 78, while Edinburgh has 65.

Average Salaries: Abu Dhabi: £3,520/month vs Edinburgh: £2,800/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Abu Dhabi wins 4, while Edinburgh wins 2.

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