Abu Dhabi, UAE

In 2022, a single person living in Abu Dhabi needs approximately AED 8,944/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around AED 17,118/month. Abu Dhabi is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Abu Dhabi costs approximately AED 6,336/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around AED 11,880/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Abu Dhabi are approximately AED 1,276 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Abu Dhabi costs AED 334 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Abu Dhabi average AED 590 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Abu Dhabi is located in UAE (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of AED 6,336/month and total single-person expenses around AED 8,944/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Abu Dhabi costs approximately AED 51 in 2022. Budget around AED 408/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Abu Dhabi from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.6% over this period (from AED 6,336 in 2022 to AED 7,638 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Abu Dhabi in 2022, a single person needs approximately AED 8,944/month. This covers rent (AED 6,336), groceries (AED 1,276), transport (AED 334), utilities (AED 590) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around AED 17,118/month.