- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Dubai
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 119% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (₨1,040) | ₨213 | + 390% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (₨334) | ₨250 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (₨325) | ₨155 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (₨91) | ₨68 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨224) | ₨67 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨122) | ₨45 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (₨130) | ₨197 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨160) | ₨103 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.78 (₨86) | ₨20 | + 328% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (₨90) | ₨115 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (₨1,543) | ₨473 | + 226% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (₨111) | ₨110 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (₨68) | ₨33 | + 102% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 87% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (₨149,097) | ₨9,193 | + 1522% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,574 (₨117,622) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 785 (₨14,052) | ₨2,000 | + 603% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,575 (₨117,632) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,318 (₨77,253) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 445 (₨7,964) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (₨6,136) | ₨3,923 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,508 (₨26,974) | ₨35,000 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 351 (₨6,274) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (₨735) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (₨724) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 133% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 133% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 295 (₨5,287) | ₨2,941 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 221 (₨3,949) | ₨1,600 | + 147% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (₨6,353) | ₨3,502 | + 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 413 (₨7,395) | ₨1,500 | + 393% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 36% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,659 (₨1,425,269) | ₨600,000 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (₨28) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (₨1,937) | ₨6,000 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (₨527) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 262% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 262% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (₨420) | ₨100 | + 320% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 95 (₨1,705) | ₨150 | + 1037% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 277 (₨4,955) | ₨300 | + 1552% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (₨488) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨315) | ₨150 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₨335) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (₨183) | ₨120 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (₨244) | ₨50 | + 387% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 67 (₨1,198) | ₨100 | + 1098% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 127% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 203 (₨3,626) | ₨1,000 | + 263% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (₨1,372) | ₨392 | + 250% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 395 (₨7,062) | ₨500 | + 1312% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (₨5,598) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (₨1,323) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨356) | ₨89 | + 299% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (₨528) | ₨78 | + 574% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,961 (₨35,083) | ₨40,000 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (₨12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 436 (₨7,796) | ₨608 | + 1183% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (₨105) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨47,804
(Dirham 2,672)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Agartala.
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