- Cost of Living
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Delhi
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Delhi, India compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 66% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨164 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 51 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨140 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 26 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨22 (Dirham 1.13) | Dirham 6 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (Dirham 2.26) | Dirham 5.00 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨79 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 19 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (Dirham 1.17) | Dirham 4.35 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨47 (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 11 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨984 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 60 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 5.00 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (Dirham 0.78) | Dirham 3.95 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 75% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,603 (Dirham 692) | Dirham 6,248 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨24,652 (Dirham 1,254) | Dirham 5,609 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,376 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 537 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,918 (Dirham 1,420) | Dirham 5,146 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,376 (Dirham 782) | Dirham 3,222 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,619 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 302 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,009 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 282 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,979 (Dirham 1,677) | Dirham 1,167 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,795 (Dirham 498) | Dirham 517 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨335 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 32 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨273 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 28 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,573 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 203 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,103 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 191 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,973 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 284 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,219 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 290 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 47% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨836,982 (Dirham 42,571) | Dirham 81,667 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (Dirham 2.57) | Dirham 1.78 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨531 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 104 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨218 (Dirham 11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨264 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 50 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,243 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 149 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨268 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 37 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨257 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (Dirham 3.69) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨391 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 43 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 50% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,662 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 152 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨678 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 67 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,206 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 500 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨638 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 200 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨939 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 31 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨68 (Dirham 3.44) | Dirham 26 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨41,080 (Dirham 2,089) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.08 (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.38 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,355 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 250 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨87 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 7,487
(₨147,196)
in Delhi.
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