Which place is cheaper, New Orleans or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or New Orleans?
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 New Orleans can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197New Orleans $271
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $271. 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 New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98New Orleans $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196New Orleans $250
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or New Orleans? 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 New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20New Orleans $51
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:
- Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Tickets With Meal and Transfers : $105
- Yas Water world Abu Dhabi With Optional Transfer: $105
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $141
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi APT-HTL(AUH): $56
- Transfer between Abu Dhabi and Dubai private: $135
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $31
- Tickets to Global Village with Private Transfer: $95
- Snow Abu Dhabi With Transfer Optional : $87
- Snow Abu Dhabi Tour with Optional Private Transfers: $110
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque-Entry to the Masterpiece with Transfer: $195
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury SUV: $220
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-Way Private Airport Transfer: $30
- MSY Airport Private Transfer to New Orleans: $33
- Private Transfer from New Orleans Port to New Orleans city: $47
- New Orleans Port to New Orleans Airport (MSY)- Departure Transfer: $47
- New Orleans Airport(MSY) to Port of New Orleans- Private Transfer: $47
- New Orleans to New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport(MSY) - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer in New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work : $60
- New Orleans to New Orleans Airport (MSY) - Departure Transfer : $63
- New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans Port Private Transfer: $63
- Private Arrival Transfer from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport: $67
- Airboat or Pontoon Boat Cruise with Transfers: $68
- Louis Armstrong Airport: Private Transfer to New Orleans: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans 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 $78New Orleans $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai Marina Unique Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance: $37
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $79
- Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner: $80
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $81
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $84
- Evening Abu Dhabi Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner- Standard Tour : $99
- 4x4 Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $100
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $110
- Overnight Safari Abu Dhabi ,Belly Dance ,Camel Ride ,Henna Painting ,BBQ Dinner: $130
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cajun and Creole Cooking Class: $38
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal: $42
- Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $58
- Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise + Dinner Option: $58
- Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner: $60
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $60
- Private New Orleans Cajun Cooking Class with a Local Courtland: $64
- French Quarters Best Food Tour: Signature Flavors of New Orleans: $75
- The Premier Food Tour — Your Must-Do Activity: $81
- Private New Orleans Food Tour of the French Quarter : $85
- French Quarter Food Tour: $89
- French Quarter Food Tour with Tastings: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39New Orleans $55
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Ferrari World Adventure Private Tour: $160
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Abu Dhabi Yas Island Water Adventures Tour: $82
- Admission Ticket To Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi: $20
- Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
- Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi Ticket: $24
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $251
- Yas island abu dhabi 1/2/3 park admission tickets : $105
- 1 Day 2 Yas Island Park Tickets Combo: $149
- 17 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Abu Dhabi: $245
- 2 Day Abu Dhabi and Dubai Group Tour: $160
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bywater Stroll: Explore the Evolving Neighbourhood on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Self-Guided Walking Tour French Quarter In New Orleans: $6.75
- Struttin' Down Royal Street Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self Guided Audio Ghost Tour in New Orleans in 6 Languages: $7.00
- New Orleans Haunted Self Guided Ghost Tour Multilingual Audio: $7.00
- New Orleans Esplanade Ridge: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- New Orleans Saints Football Game Ticket: $8.44
- New Orleans Saints Football Game Ticket at Caesars Superdome: $8.62
- Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Adventure Walk: $9.02
- Ghost Hunt in Quest Experience: $9.02
- New Orleans Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13New Orleans $60
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Guided Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting: $15
- Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot: $18
- Treme Bar Crawl & Seafood Experience: $25
- New Orleans Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of The Irish Channel: $25
- Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party: $25
- True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $30
- Spooky Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl - Ghost Tour in New Orleans: $30
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl: $30
- New Orleans Spooky Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl: $30
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans 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 New Orleans is in North America, 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans 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 New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or New Orleans?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of New Orleans. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans in the Summer?
Both New Orleans 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to New Orleans in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than New Orleans in the summer. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and New Orleans fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
In New Orleans, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than New Orleans. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while New Orleans receives 264 hours of full sun.
New Orleans gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than New Orleans. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)New Orleans 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or New Orleans in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and New Orleans. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to New Orleans for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In the autumn, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than New Orleans. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Abu Dhabi in October average around 29°C (84°F), and New Orleans averages at about 69°F (21°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in New Orleans this time of the year. In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than New Orleans during autumn. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies, while New Orleans receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than New Orleans. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)New Orleans 69°F (21°C)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or New Orleans in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as New Orleans. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to New Orleans because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than New Orleans. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 18°C (64°F), and New Orleans fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than New Orleans. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while New Orleans receives 158 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in New Orleans. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than New Orleans. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 5.2 inches (131 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)New Orleans 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or New Orleans in the Spring?
Both New Orleans 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 are the main draw to New Orleans this time of year.
Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than New Orleans in the spring. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and New Orleans fluctuates around 68°F (20°C).
It's quite sunny in New Orleans. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than New Orleans during spring. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies, while New Orleans receives 254 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in New Orleans. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than New Orleans. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 4.5 inches (114 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)New Orleans 68°F (20°C)
Typical Weather for New Orleans and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 inches (131 mm) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 inches (147 mm) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 5 inches (126 mm) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 inches (110 mm) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 inches (151 mm) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 inches (157 mm) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 inches (122 mm) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 inches (146 mm) |
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