- Cost of Living
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Amritsar
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amritsar, India compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨349 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 25 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (Dirham 5.31) | Dirham 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (Dirham 2.58) | Dirham 8 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨52 (Dirham 2.94) | Dirham 11 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (Dirham 2.33) | Dirham 6 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Dirham 1.77) | Dirham 9 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 48 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (Dirham 3.68) | Dirham 5.31 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (Dirham 1.52) | Dirham 4.56 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 79% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,545 (Dirham 1,499) | Dirham 13,583 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (Dirham 423) | Dirham 11,205 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (Dirham 264) | Dirham 260 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,000 (Dirham 1,694) | Dirham 7,278 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (Dirham 1,412) | Dirham 5,409 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 130 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,269 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 294 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (Dirham 2,315) | Dirham 1,546 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Dirham 452) | Dirham 458 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 41 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 231 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 196 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 329 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 355 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 2% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 (Dirham 34,167) | Dirham 76,866 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 1.81 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 80 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 20 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 66 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 210 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 14 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 66 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 196 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 70 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 572 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 150 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 57 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 30 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨35,850 (Dirham 2,024) | Dirham 1,965 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 371 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,420 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Dirham 38,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 16,735
(₨296,378)
in Amritsar.
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