Cost of living comparison
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Abu Dhabi vs. Roseau Cost of Living Summary
Abu Dhabi is 86.6% more expensive than Roseau.
- Restaurants
- pay 11.3% less in Abu Dhabi
- Groceries
- pay 10.3% less in Abu Dhabi
- Transportation
- pay 35.9% less in Abu Dhabi
- Housing
- pay 3.3 times more in Abu Dhabi
- Childcare
- pay 3.9 times more in Abu Dhabi
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.3 times more in Abu Dhabi
- Clothing
- pay 21.5% more in Abu Dhabi
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Abu Dhabi are more expensive than in Roseau. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Abu Dhabi. Notably, childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi vs. Roseau Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Abu Dhabi instead of Roseau, you would:
pay 11.3% less for restaurants
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $7.40 EC$20.00 | $10.89 AED40.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $7.03 EC$19.00 | $9.53 AED35.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.47 EC$6.67 | $1.29 AED4.74 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.22 EC$6.00 | $0.44 AED1.61 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of restaurants
pay 10.3% less for groceries
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.10 EC$5.67 | $1.60 AED5.89 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $1.20 EC$3.25 | $5.28 AED19.39 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $12.61 EC$34.07 | $7.50 AED27.54 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $5.60 EC$15.13 | $3.64 AED13.37 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.09 EC$13.76 | $4.12 AED15.11 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.91 EC$7.86 | $1.15 AED4.21 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.07 EC$2.90 | $0.82 AED3.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.03 EC$5.49 | $0.83 AED3.05 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.33 EC$6.30 | $0.67 AED2.46 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.62 EC$4.37 | $0.53 AED1.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.37 EC$3.71 | $0.65 AED2.39 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of groceries
pay 35.9% less for transportation
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.39 EC$14.58 | $2.94 AED10.80 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $53.13 EC$143.58 | $25.87 AED95.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $35,128.17 EC$94,935.64 | $44,639.07 AED164K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $29.23 EC$79.00 | $7.62 AED28.00 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of transportation
pay 3.3 times more for housing
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $70.92 EC$191.67 | $100.96 AED370.79 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $283.68 EC$766.67 | $1,490.68 AED5,474.52 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $203.51 EC$550.00 | $1,109.19 AED4,073.48 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $108.58 EC$293.44 | $115.93 AED425.75 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of housing
pay 3.9 times more for childcare
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $129.51 EC$350.00 | $625.43 AED2,296.88 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $4,440.25 EC$12,000.00 | $12,786.81 AED46,959.57 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of childcare
pay 2.3 times more for entertainment and sports
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.85 EC$5.00 | $11.29 AED41.45 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.13 EC$11.17 | $5.77 AED21.18 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $7.40 EC$20.00 | $6.26 AED23.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $46.25 EC$125.00 | $62.90 AED230.98 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $8.33 EC$22.50 | $13.61 AED50.00 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 21.5% more for clothing
Roseau | Abu Dhabi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $55.50 EC$150.00 | $60.62 AED222.62 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $37.00 EC$100.00 | $51.93 AED190.71 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $74.00 EC$200.00 | $98.09 AED360.23 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $92.51 EC$250.00 | $96.21 AED353.33 | |
Roseau vs. Abu Dhabi - Cost of clothing
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