Is the cost of living in Abu Dhabi high?

"The cost of living in Abu Dhabi is generally considered to be high. Rent prices are particularly expensive, with the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the city center being around $2,000 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also more expensive than in other parts of the world, with the cost of a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant being around $50. Transportation costs are relatively low, with public buses and taxis being the most common form of transport," remarked another expat who made the move to Abu Dhabi, the UAE.