Abu Dhabi, UAE
-8% vs Abu Dhabi avgMasdar City is a relatively affordable area in Abu Dhabi, with a cost of living index of 62.4 — that is -8% compared to the Abu Dhabi average. At #11 of 19, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around AED 4,999/month, compared to a range of AED 3,695 in Al Ruwais to AED 7,064 in Saadiyat Island.
For a typical resident of Masdar City, housing takes up roughly 32% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately AED 199,975 before tax.
Salaries in Masdar City reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 62.4:
After tax and deductions of 0.0% in UAE, take-home pay for someone earning AED 199,975 would be roughly AED 199,975/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a AED 169,544 salary in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Masdar City would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $46,800 |
| London | GBP | £40,275 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 234,177 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saadiyat Island | 88.1 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Corniche | 84.8 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Al Reem Island | 82.7 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Al Maryah Island | 82.7 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Al Raha Beach | 78.0 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi to maintain your lifestyle.
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Masdar City is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Abu Dhabi. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #11 out of 19 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Masdar City is below the Abu Dhabi average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% compared to the city baseline.