- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Sharjah
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 149% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (₨800) | ₨213 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (₨413) | ₨127 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (₨300) | ₨124 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨106) | ₨46 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (₨215) | ₨71 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.22 (₨91) | ₨22 | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (₨326) | ₨78 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨134) | ₨95 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.86 (₨67) | ₨16 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (₨157) | ₨69 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (₨841) | ₨554 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (₨80) | ₨71 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.89 (₨51) | ₨36 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,089 (₨71,428) | ₨10,165 | + 603% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (₨58,831) | ₨8,000 | + 635% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (₨7,904) | ₨3,833 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (₨50,353) | ₨20,000 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (₨35,105) | ₨15,000 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (₨5,570) | ₨12,000 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (₨4,757) | ₨1,233 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,597 (₨27,893) | ₨22,000 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (₨6,152) | ₨8,000 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (₨583) | ₨450 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (₨597) | ₨2,000 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 52% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (₨3,614) | ₨2,350 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (₨3,453) | ₨2,525 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (₨5,378) | ₨2,833 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (₨5,155) | ₨1,750 | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 168% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,667 (₨1,339,368) | ₨658,198 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (₨30) | ₨43 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 210 (₨3,664) | ₨550 | + 566% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (₨488) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (₨441) | ₨80 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (₨1,085) | ₨750 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (₨2,487) | ₨300 | + 729% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (₨498) | ₨200 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (₨225) | ₨219 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨283) | ₨375 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (₨136) | ₨60 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (₨164) | ₨60 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨349) | ₨150 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (₨1,538) | ₨475 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (₨1,267) | ₨325 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (₨2,632) | ₨500 | + 426% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (₨5,392) | ₨1,367 | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (₨1,283) | ₨1,750 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨378) | ₨100 | + 278% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (₨461) | ₨135 | + 242% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 1,149 (₨20,077) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 293 (₨5,122) | ₨1,500 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (₨177) | ₨185 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 502 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 113% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨61,911
(Dirham 3,544)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agra.
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