Which place is cheaper, Nice 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 Nice?
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 Nice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Nice $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Nice is $171. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Nice $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Nice $120
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Nice $24
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:
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer (Within Abu Dhabi Only): $19
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $25
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Any Hotel in UAE: $27
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport(AUH) to Abu Dhabi City Center: $28
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $28
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket with Transfers Option: $33
- Arrival Transfer Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi by Car or SUV: $40
- Private Transfer Service from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai Hotels: $41
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To Abu Dhabi: $50
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa: $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Nice Airport: $37
- Transfer: Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice City Center: $39
- Private transfer from Nice city to Nice Airport: $42
- Nice Private Transfer from Nice city centre to Nice Airport: $52
- Nice Private Transfer from Nice Airport to City centre: $52
- Nice Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Cannes, Monaco or Eze: $52
- Transfer from Nice Airport to Villefranche Port: $52
- Private Transfer from Nice Airport to Nice hotels: $52
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $52
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $56
- Private transfer from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer: $58
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotels in Antibes to Nice Airport: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $78Nice $88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $25
- Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $39
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $48
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Festival with Dinner: $65
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $80
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $81
- Abu Dhabi Desert safari with BBQ Dinner,Sandboarding & Camel ride: $90
- Desert Safari with Sheikh Zayed Festival & Dinner: $95
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.58
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Strawberries$4.13
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Loaf of Bread$3.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice : gourmet food Tour: Enjoy Mediterranean delicacies: $36
- Food Tour Nice: $60
- Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $62
- 3-Course Organic Dinner in Garden with Views of French Riviera: $91
- Secret Food Tour: Nice: $99
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $99
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $110
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $141
- 3-Hour Private Food Tour: $205
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $246
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $287
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Nice $12
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi: $7.32
- Qasr Al Hosn Entry Ticket: $8.17
- Qasr Al Hosn Skip the Line Tickets: $13
- Qasar Al Hosn Abu Dhabi Entry Tickets: $13
- Louvre Join an Express Guided Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi Ticket: $15
- Qasr al Hosn Entrance Ticket: $16
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $16
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Ticket in Abu Dhabi: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Palace & Garden Entrance Ticket: $18
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Explore Old Town Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide: $1.03
- Old Town Highlights Walking Tour: $5.13
- Old town history and food walking tour with mobile app: $6.93
- A Self-Guided Tour Of Nice The UNESCO Heritage City: $7.99
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $8.22
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.43
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Nice with Audio-Guide: $9.94
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Premium Self-Guided Bike Tours with AI Virtual Guide: $10
- Antibes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Monaco (With Audioguide): $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Nice $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Distillery Day Tour: $9.44
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party, Free Shots & Vip Club Entry: $19
- Pub/Bar Crawl with Free Shots and VIP access: $19
- International Party Pub Crawl Bar Crawl with Nightclub: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
- Private Pub / Bar Crawl Group Size 6-20 people: $24
- Nice Bar/Pub Crawl | 3 BEST Bars & 1 Club With Free Drinks!: $26
- Halloween Party : Pub Crawl Nice with 5 free shots and Masks: $31
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $34
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting within Nice city borders: $35
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl: $41
- New Years Eve Pub Crawl in Nice: $51
When comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Nice, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Nice is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Nice?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Nice, 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 Nice?
Nice 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 Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Nice in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Nice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Nice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Nice. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nice in the Autumn?
Both Nice and Abu Dhabi during the autumn 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, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Nice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Nice in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Nice. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Nice. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Nice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Nice averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Nice. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice 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) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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