- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Sharjah
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 150% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (₨804) | ₨152 | + 430% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (₨415) | ₨109 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (₨302) | ₨219 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.97 (₨105) | ₨50 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (₨216) | ₨71 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.22 (₨92) | ₨21 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (₨328) | ₨58 | + 469% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨135) | ₨101 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.86 (₨68) | ₨14 | + 371% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨173) | ₨69 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (₨845) | ₨446 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (₨81) | ₨56 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.89 (₨51) | ₨36 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 76% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,089 (₨71,786) | ₨9,175 | + 682% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (₨59,126) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (₨7,944) | ₨2,000 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (₨50,606) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (₨35,281) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (₨5,598) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (₨4,781) | ₨1,650 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,606 (₨28,191) | ₨14,000 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (₨6,183) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (₨586) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (₨600) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 151% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 185 (₨3,253) | ₨2,500 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (₨3,470) | ₨1,272 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (₨5,405) | ₨1,628 | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (₨5,181) | ₨1,700 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 218% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 74,897 (₨1,315,006) | ₨658,198 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (₨30) | ₨35 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 248 (₨4,350) | ₨540 | + 706% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (₨488) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (₨443) | ₨100 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (₨1,090) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 127 (₨2,237) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (₨500) | ₨200 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (₨226) | ₨188 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨285) | ₨400 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (₨136) | ₨20 | + 581% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (₨165) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (₨328) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 168% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (₨1,545) | ₨200 | + 673% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 72 (₨1,257) | ₨279 | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (₨2,645) | ₨500 | + 429% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (₨5,419) | ₨997 | + 443% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (₨1,290) | ₨500 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨380) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 27 (₨471) | ₨100 | + 371% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 1,149 (₨20,178) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (₨5,333) | ₨500 | + 967% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (₨175) | ₨120 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 127% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨63,636
(Dirham 3,624)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨28,000
in Agra.
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