Cost of living comparison
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Abu Dhabi vs. Bratislava Cost of Living Summary
Abu Dhabi is 15.8% more expensive than Bratislava.
- Restaurants
- pay 32.5% less in Abu Dhabi
- Groceries
- pay 12.8% less in Abu Dhabi
- Transportation
- pay 25.6% less in Abu Dhabi
- Housing
- pay 2.1 times more in Abu Dhabi
- Childcare
- pay 1.8% less in Abu Dhabi
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 76.6% more in Abu Dhabi
- Clothing
- pay 2.7% less in Abu Dhabi
The cost of housing and entertainment and sports in Abu Dhabi are more expensive than in Bratislava. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, groceries, clothing, and childcare are lower in Abu Dhabi. Notably, housing and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi vs. Bratislava Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Abu Dhabi instead of Bratislava, you would:
pay 32.5% less for restaurants
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $11.68 €10.25 | $10.89 AED40.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $10.22 €8.97 | $9.53 AED35.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.25 €1.98 | $1.29 AED4.74 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.69 €1.48 | $0.44 AED1.61 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of restaurants
pay 12.8% less for groceries
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.79 €1.57 | $1.60 AED5.89 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.78 €6.83 | $5.28 AED19.39 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.82 €4.23 | $7.50 AED27.54 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.98 €3.50 | $3.64 AED13.37 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.85 €3.38 | $4.12 AED15.11 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.96 €0.85 | $1.15 AED4.21 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.91 €0.80 | $0.82 AED3.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.20 €1.06 | $0.83 AED3.05 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.11 €1.85 | $0.67 AED2.46 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.87 €0.76 | $0.53 AED1.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.84 €0.74 | $0.65 AED2.39 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of groceries
pay 25.6% less for transportation
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $6.78 €5.95 | $2.94 AED10.80 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $42.05 €36.92 | $25.87 AED95.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $29,199.74 €25,637.43 | $44,639.07 AED164K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $19.27 €16.92 | $7.62 AED28.00 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of transportation
pay 2.1 times more for housing
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $21.47 €18.85 | $100.96 AED370.79 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $959.42 €842.37 | $1,490.68 AED5,474.52 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $734.16 €644.60 | $1,109.19 AED4,073.48 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $194.94 €171.16 | $115.93 AED425.75 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of housing
pay 1.8% less for childcare
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $652.73 €573.10 | $625.43 AED2,296.88 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $12,707.73 €11,157.41 | $12,786.81 AED46,959.57 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of childcare
pay 76.6% more for entertainment and sports
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $2.92 €2.56 | $11.29 AED41.45 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.31 €2.91 | $5.77 AED21.18 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $6.42 €5.64 | $6.26 AED23.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $53.03 €46.56 | $62.90 AED230.98 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.85 €11.28 | $13.61 AED50.00 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 2.7% less for clothing
Bratislava | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $90.35 €79.33 | $60.62 AED222.62 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $41.49 €36.43 | $51.93 AED190.71 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $89.14 €78.26 | $98.09 AED360.23 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $110.59 €97.10 | $96.21 AED353.33 | |
Bratislava vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of clothing
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