United Arab Emirates vs United Arab Emirates · 142 km apart
United Arab Emirates
single / month
Cheaper overallUnited Arab Emirates
single / month
| Expense | Sharjah | Abu Dhabi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.60 | $10.60 | Sharjah |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $42.41 | $42.41 | Sharjah |
| Cappuccino | $3.18 | $3.18 | Sharjah |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $240 | $240 | Sharjah |
| Monthly public transport pass | $38.87 | $38.87 | Sharjah |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $102 | $102 | Sharjah |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $29.69 | $29.69 | Sharjah |
| Fitness club membership | $29.69 | $29.69 | Sharjah |
| Cinema ticket | $7.77 | $7.77 | Sharjah |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $745 | $745 | Sharjah |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $518 | $518 | Sharjah |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,555 | $1,555 | Sharjah |
| Total single-person budget | $1,225 | $1,225 | Sharjah |
| Average net salary | $4,104 | $4,104 |
Sharjah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sharjah runs about $1,225 versus $1,225 in Abu Dhabi — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Sharjah leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Sharjah · Full cost of living in Abu Dhabi