- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Abu Dhabi
- Nagpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Nagpur (India)
| Food | 129% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 129% more expensive than in Nagpur (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Dirham 60 (₨895) | ₨183 | 388% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 20 (₨303) | ₨167 | 82% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Dirham 14.71 (₨219) | ₨131 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.41 (₨81) | ₨28 | 190% |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10.25 (₨153) | ₨54 | 183% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.50 (₨97) | ₨30 | 223% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15.14 (₨226) | ₨111 | 103% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8.64 (₨129) | ₨94 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (₨76) | ₨32 | 140% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Dirham 7.57 (₨113) | ₨67 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 57 (₨848) | ₨725 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.29 (₨79) | ₨64 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.44 (₨66) | ₨40 | 64% |
| Housing | 540% | ||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 540% more expensive than in Nagpur (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Dirham 9,000 (₨134,238) | ₨14,000 | 859% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 275 (₨4,102) | ₨3,050 | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Dirham 275 (₨4,102) | ₨940 | 336% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,857 (₨27,700) | ₨62,667 | 56% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Dirham 493 (₨7,349) | ₨5,500 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 49 (₨724) | ₨250 | 190% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (₨552) | ₨125 | 341% |
| Clothes | 83% | ||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Nagpur (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Dirham 287 (₨4,279) | ₨1,820 | 135% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Dirham 254 (₨3,782) | ₨2,300 | 64% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Dirham 336 (₨5,007) | ₨3,020 | 66% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Dirham 343 (₨5,114) | ₨1,750 | 192% |
| Transportation | 19% | ||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Nagpur (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,000 (₨1,446,787) | ₨2,000,000 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.89 (₨28) | ₨56 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 64 (₨961) | ₨700 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Dirham 20 (₨302) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 1% more expensive than in Nagpur (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Dirham 14.43 (₨215) | ₨130 | 66% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 19.83 (₨296) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 12.07 (₨180) | ₨200 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 14.40 (₨215) | ₨350 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8.14 (₨121) | ₨175 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8.57 (₨128) | ₨73 | 76% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (₨575) | ₨200 | 188% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Nagpur (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (₨2,855) | ₨1,160 | 146% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 68 (₨1,017) | ₨370 | 175% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 215 (₨3,207) | ₨365 | 779% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Dirham 429 (₨6,392) | ₨2,275 | 181% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 37 (₨554) | ₨350 | 58% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 17.70 (₨264) | ₨100 | 164% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Dirham 30 (₨447) | ₨150 | 198% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 748 (₨11,163) | ₨30,000 | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.96 (₨14.26) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Dirham 353 (₨5,267) | ₨1,233 | 327% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Dirham 8.07 (₨120) | ₨110 | 9% |
| TOTAL | 119% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,281 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 119% more expensive than in Nagpur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨171,134
(Dirham 11,474)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Nagpur.