- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Sharjah
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 127% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (₨822) | ₨283 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (₨489) | ₨145 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (₨285) | ₨159 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨131) | ₨43 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (₨182) | ₨74 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (₨99) | ₨26 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (₨380) | ₨87 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨136) | ₨101 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (₨68) | ₨16 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (₨162) | ₨89 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (₨868) | ₨643 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (₨101) | ₨75 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (₨56) | ₨28 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 89% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (₨76,959) | ₨20,330 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (₨69,163) | ₨9,533 | + 625% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 565 (₨10,176) | ₨5,375 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (₨59,036) | ₨35,000 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (₨39,507) | ₨17,500 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (₨6,663) | ₨12,000 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (₨4,525) | ₨1,550 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (₨26,681) | ₨30,500 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (₨6,061) | ₨9,000 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨680) | ₨1,225 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (₨559) | ₨1,040 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (₨3,228) | ₨3,233 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (₨3,789) | ₨2,333 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (₨5,086) | ₨3,625 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (₨5,045) | ₨2,167 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,439 (₨1,431,792) | ₨767,287 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (₨33) | ₨53 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 156 (₨2,820) | ₨560 | + 404% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (₨764) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨408) | ₨220 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (₨1,052) | ₨625 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (₨2,568) | ₨650 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (₨530) | ₨175 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (₨237) | ₨229 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₨276) | ₨317 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (₨140) | ₨50 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (₨146) | ₨55 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨360) | ₨125 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 115% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (₨1,661) | ₨1,243 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (₨1,282) | ₨400 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (₨2,846) | ₨750 | + 279% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (₨5,544) | ₨1,775 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (₨1,324) | ₨2,167 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨390) | ₨150 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (₨442) | ₨140 | + 215% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (₨34,478) | ₨15,000 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (₨11) | ₨2.00 | + 462% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (₨5,017) | ₨1,500 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (₨179) | ₨190 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 101% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨126,548
(Dirham 7,021)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨63,000
in Agra.
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