- 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 | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨349 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 25 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 11 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 8 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨52 (Dirham 2.98) | Dirham 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 (Dirham 5.89) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Dirham 1.79) | Dirham 9 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 48 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 4.95 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 4.56 | - 66% | |
| 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 1,520) | Dirham 13,583 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 11,205 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 260 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,000 (Dirham 1,718) | Dirham 7,278 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (Dirham 1,431) | 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 73) | Dirham 294 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (Dirham 2,347) | Dirham 1,546 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 483 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 41 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 19% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 231 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 196 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 329 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 355 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 3% 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 34,641) | Dirham 76,866 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 1.81 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 80 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 20 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 66 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 31 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 13 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 69 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 196 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 70 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 577 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 150 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 57 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 30 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,781 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 743 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 371 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 44% | |
| 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 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.05725
AED
/
INR
Do you live in Abu Dhabi? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 253% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Jakarta is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 9% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in Sydney
- Cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 17% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Madrid is 4% cheaper than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 70% more expensive than in Athens
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Muscat (Oman)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chandigarh (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gurgaon (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kochi (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baku (Azerbaijan)
Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 38,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 16,799
(₨293,437)
in Amritsar.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Rome costs €1,275 (1 minute ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Luxembourg costs €3.00 (8 minutes ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Guatemala City costs Q5.81 (8 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Abuja costs 3,200 ₦ (13 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Delhi costs ₨5,083 (15 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Oslo costs kr 379,000 (16 minutes ago)