- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Sharjah
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 133% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (₨843) | ₨283 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (₨501) | ₨145 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (₨293) | ₨159 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨134) | ₨43 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (₨186) | ₨74 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (₨102) | ₨26 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (₨390) | ₨87 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨139) | ₨101 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (₨70) | ₨16 | + 344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (₨166) | ₨89 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (₨890) | ₨643 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (₨104) | ₨75 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (₨57) | ₨28 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 92% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (₨78,930) | ₨20,330 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (₨70,934) | ₨9,533 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 565 (₨10,437) | ₨5,375 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (₨60,548) | ₨35,000 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (₨40,519) | ₨17,500 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (₨6,833) | ₨12,000 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (₨4,641) | ₨1,550 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (₨27,364) | ₨30,500 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (₨6,216) | ₨9,000 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨697) | ₨1,225 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (₨573) | ₨1,040 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 55% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (₨3,310) | ₨3,233 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (₨3,886) | ₨2,333 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (₨5,216) | ₨3,625 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (₨5,174) | ₨2,167 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 121% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,810 (₨1,419,875) | ₨767,287 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (₨34) | ₨53 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 214 (₨3,948) | ₨945 | + 318% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (₨783) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (₨419) | ₨220 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (₨1,079) | ₨625 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (₨2,634) | ₨650 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (₨543) | ₨175 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (₨243) | ₨229 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₨283) | ₨317 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (₨143) | ₨50 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (₨150) | ₨55 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨370) | ₨125 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 124% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (₨1,704) | ₨1,243 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (₨1,315) | ₨400 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (₨2,919) | ₨750 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (₨5,686) | ₨1,775 | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (₨1,358) | ₨2,167 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨400) | ₨150 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (₨453) | ₨140 | + 223% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (₨35,361) | ₨15,000 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (₨12) | ₨2.00 | + 476% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (₨5,146) | ₨1,500 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (₨183) | ₨190 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨134,986
(Dirham 7,302)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨65,000
in Agra.
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