Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 58.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 58.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 58.0 |
| Population | 1,450,000 |
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has a composite price-level index of 58.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 58.0, making it a moderately priced city. It is home to roughly 1.5 million people and uses the AED. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Abu Dhabi so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
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Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi has a composite price-level index of 58.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 58.0.
What currency is used in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi uses the AED.