Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Copenhagen $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $210. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Copenhagen $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Copenhagen $182
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Copenhagen $72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $150
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Transfer in private minivan from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)- Abu Dhabi City: $67
- Skydive in Abu Dhabi | Tandem Skydive with transfer: $817
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Abu Dhabi City: $133
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $41
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $40
- Private direct transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai: $124
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $212
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Luxury Van: $202
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Business Car: $190
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kastrup hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Arrival Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $63
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $63
- Private Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $67
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Kastrup hotel or address to Malmö City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Copenhagen $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Copenhagen $31
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Full Day City Tour : $100
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Falcon Hospital Tour with Transportation : $101
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $32
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Abu Dhabi : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide: $43
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $186
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $5.20
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Tour of the Danish Resistance during World War II: $5.37
- App-Based City Exploration Game & Tour: $5.38
- Slotsholmen Royal History Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $5.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $5.99
- Danish Folk Legends Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Royal History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Copenhagen $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Abu Dhabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Copenhagen is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Abu Dhabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Abu Dhabi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen than you might in Abu Dhabi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 91% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen in the Summer?
Both Copenhagen and Abu Dhabi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Copenhagen in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Copenhagen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Copenhagen averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Copenhagen. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Copenhagen 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, most visitors come to Copenhagen for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Copenhagen. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Copenhagen fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Copenhagen. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Copenhagen 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Copenhagen. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Copenhagen can be very cold. Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Copenhagen in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Copenhagen fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Copenhagen. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Copenhagen 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Copenhagen in the Spring?
Both Copenhagen and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Copenhagen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Copenhagen averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Copenhagen. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Copenhagen 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Copenhagen and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Copenhagen | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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