Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE
UAE ยท Middle East
Monthly budget from $1720 โ full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,720
/mo
Standard
$3,280
/mo
Comfort
$7,200
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,000 | $420 | $110 | $190 | $1,720/mo |
| Standard | $1,900 | $730 | $230 | $420 | $3,280/mo |
| Comfort | $4,500 | $1,300 | $450 | $950 | $7,200/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Gulf capital with the Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and a more relaxed pace than Dubai
Internet: 100 Mbps
Safety: 4.8/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5