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Barcelona
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1,620,000People
warmClimate
QoL 83/100
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
How much does it really cost to live in Abu Dhabi? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.
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$1,500
1-bedroom rent / mo
82
Quality of life
/ 100
88
Safety
/ 100
90
Internet
/ 100
28
Affordability
/ 100
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Estimated Monthly Cost
Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.
| Rent (1-bedroom) | $1,500 |
| Food (moderate) | $460 |
| Transport | $60 |
| Utilities | $150 |
| Internet | $40 |
| Healthcare | $130 |
| Entertainment | $230 |
| Total (moderate) | $2,880 |
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Housing Costs
Typical monthly rent in Abu Dhabi.
| Shared accommodation | $600 |
| Studio | $1,000 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,500 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,200 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,000 |
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City Scores
How Abu Dhabi rates, out of 100.
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At a Glance
- Climate☀️ Warm
- City sizeLarge
- Near the seaYes 🌊
- Geography🌊 Sea
- Capital cityAbu Dhabi
- LanguageArabic
- CurrencyAED
- Time zoneAsia/Dubai
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Pros and Cons of Abu Dhabi
✅ Pros
- Relatively safe city
- Fast and reliable internet
- Good public transport network
- Great overall quality of life
- Good healthcare options
- Located near the coast
⚠️ Cons
- Higher cost of living
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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle
Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.
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Can You Live in Abu Dhabi on These Salaries?
Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.
| Monthly income | Status | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| $ 1,000 | Very Difficult | $-1,880 / month |
| $ 2,000 | Very Difficult | $-880 / month |
| $ 3,000 | Affordable | $120 / month |
| $ 5,000 | Very Comfortable | $2,120 / month |
| $ 8,000 | Premium Lifestyle | $5,120 / month |
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