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Abu Dhabi Student & Living Guide

United Arab Emirates • AED (UAE Dirham)

The UAE’s capital offering prestigious institutions like NYU Abu Dhabi and Khalifa University, generous research stipends, and peaceful coastal living.

City Snapshot Summary
Total Monthly Budget:$2390 USD
Average Salary:$5,100 / month (AED 18,500 Tax-Free)

Abu Dhabi Monthly Cost Breakdown

Rent & Housing
$1550
1-bed apartment or student WG
Groceries & Food
$295
Monthly staples & dining out
Public Transit
$70
Monthly metro / bus pass
Utilities & Internet
$175
Electricity, heat, wifi
Miscellaneous
$300
Leisure, health & leisure

Weather & Environment

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18°C to 42°C

Hot desert climate with sunshine year-round

Average Earnings & Employment

$5,100 / month (AED 18,500 Tax-Free)

Estimated gross monthly income for skilled professionals in Abu Dhabi.

Top Universities in Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)

World Ranking: #38 • Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
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