All 19 neighborhoods in Abu Dhabi ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Ruwais | $1,020/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 2 | Mussafah | $1,080/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Al Shamkha | $1,080/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Al Ain | $1,170/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 5 | Mohamed Bin Zayed City | $1,170/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Al Ghadeer | $1,200/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 7 | Al Reef | $1,230/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 8 | Khalifa City | $1,320/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 9 | Tourist Club Area | $1,380/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 10 | Masdar City | $1,380/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 11 | Al Mushrif | $1,425/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 12 | Al Khalidiya | $1,620/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Yas Island | $1,680/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 14 | Al Raha Beach | $1,725/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 15 | Al Bateen | $1,725/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 16 | Al Reem Island | $1,830/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 17 | Al Maryah Island | $1,830/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 18 | Corniche | $1,875/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 19 | Saadiyat Island | $1,950/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The cheapest neighborhood in Abu Dhabi is Al Ruwais, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,020/month — 32% below the city average.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Abu Dhabi is approximately $1,500/month. Rents range from $1,020/mo (Al Ruwais) to $1,950/mo (Saadiyat Island).
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Abu Dhabi, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.