Abu Dhabi travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Abu Dhabi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Abu Dhabi for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 135 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2314* (8498 AED)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3953* (14518 AED)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 5312* (19516 AED)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Abu Dhabi compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Abu Dhabi in 2024 is 5% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Abu Dhabi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Abu Dhabi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Abu Dhabi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Abu Dhabi is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 4.1 to $ 28)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 35/person
($ 21 to $ 58)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.1 to $ 11)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 11 for 500ml
($ 6.8 to $ 18)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.8/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 10)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Abu Dhabi

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Abu Dhabi is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 214/night
($ 78 to $ 862)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 205/night
($ 65 to $ 797)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 57 to $ 561)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 68 to $ 702)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 285/night
($ 93 to $ 1037)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 234/month
($ 45 to $ 1064)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 249/month
($ 65 to $ 1136)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 239/month
($ 59 to $ 1166)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 242/month
($ 46 to $ 1016)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 451/month
($ 73 to $ 1492)

126% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Abu Dhabi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Abu Dhabi is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 6.5)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.1/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 13)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Abu Dhabi

On average, the price of transport in Abu Dhabi is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 34/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 82)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Abu Dhabi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Abu Dhabi is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 23)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 36/hr
($ 17 to $ 55)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Abu Dhabi

On average, shopping budget in Abu Dhabi is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.1/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 7.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 67
($ 23 to $ 110)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 63
($ 23 to $ 110)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Abu Dhabi
Manchester → Abu Dhabi
Manchester → Abu Dhabi
$ 757
(fair price: $ 566)
Dublin → Abu Dhabi
Dublin → Abu Dhabi
Dublin → Abu Dhabi
$ 692
(fair price: $ 547)
Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi
Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi
Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi
$ 424
(fair price: $ 320)
Sydney → Abu Dhabi
Sydney → Abu Dhabi
Sydney → Abu Dhabi
$ 1513
(fair price: $ 1198)
New York City → Abu Dhabi
New York City → Abu Dhabi
New York City → Abu Dhabi
$ 1083
(fair price: $ 838)
London → Abu Dhabi
London → Abu Dhabi
London → Abu Dhabi
$ 580
(fair price: $ 414)

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About this information on the cost of living in Abu Dhabi

The information about the cost of living in Abu Dhabi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Abu Dhabi was updated on 11-11-2024.

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