Abu Dhabi Salaries & Cost of Living 2026
Abu Dhabi is a major economic hub of United Arab Emirates. Population 1.5M. Salaries here are typically 15% higher than the national average for United Arab Emirates.
Estimated city median
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+15% vs national
Cost of living index
69
NYC = 100
Population
1.5M
Hub city
Top employers in Abu Dhabi
ADNOCEtihadMubadala
Frequently Asked Questions
Abu Dhabi is a major city in United Arab Emirates. Country-level salary data is shown below; city multipliers vary by industry.