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Abu Dhabi vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 8% cheaper than Abu Dhabi for this household, a difference of 225 USD a month.

View of the beach at the Beach Rotana hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi
$2,960/month · United Arab Emirates
Jpbowen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,735/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Abu Dhabi monthly
$2,960
Index 46 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-8%
Stockholm relative to Abu Dhabi
Rent gap
$100
Abu Dhabi costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Abu DhabiStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Abu Dhabi $1,700, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Abu Dhabi $597, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Abu Dhabi $83, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Abu Dhabi.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Abu Dhabi $255, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Abu Dhabi $42, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Abu Dhabi $191, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: Abu Dhabi $93, Stockholm $84. Cheaper in Stockholm.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAbu DhabiStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost2,960 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4643✓
Housing1,700 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities255 USD151 USD✓
Food597 USD587 USD✓
Transport83 USD✓155 USD
Healthcare42 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle191 USD142 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD✓5,115 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%✓38.6%
Left over each month5,373 USD✓2,380 USD
Average local net salary3,900 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD3,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓84/100
Healthcare80/10088/100✓
Air quality52/10090/100✓
Public transport55/10092/100✓
Walkability45/10090/100✓
English proficiency86/10096/100✓
Nightlife66/10080/100✓
Family friendliness80/10094/100✓
Median broadband290 Mbps✓230 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C8°C✓
Summer high42°C23°C✓
Winter low14°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year3,400 h✓1,820 h
Annual rainfall60 mm✓540 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access15 min✓25 min
CurrencyAEDSEK
Time zoneAsia/DubaiEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 8% cheaper than Abu Dhabi for this household, a difference of 225 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Abu Dhabi or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 8% cheaper than Abu Dhabi for this household, a difference of 225 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Abu Dhabi?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $8,333 a month in Abu Dhabi and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Abu Dhabi or Stockholm?

Abu Dhabi scores 92/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Abu Dhabi averages 28°C against 8°C in Stockholm.