- Cost of Living
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Delhi
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 47% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨558 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 62 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨276 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 5.77 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 9 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (Dirham 2.11) | Dirham 5.29 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨132 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (Dirham 1.20) | Dirham 5.10 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,045 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 60 | - 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 5.00 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (Dirham 1.60) | Dirham 4.03 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 69% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨35,974 (Dirham 1,855) | Dirham 6,546 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,043 (Dirham 1,292) | Dirham 5,489 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,916 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 509 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,473 (Dirham 1,469) | Dirham 5,146 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨16,704 (Dirham 862) | Dirham 3,347 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,397 (Dirham 278) | Dirham 388 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨787 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 275 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨31,407 (Dirham 1,620) | Dirham 1,285 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,679 (Dirham 499) | Dirham 510 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨342 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 32 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨282 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,739 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 209 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,138 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 184 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,432 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 289 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,333 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 364 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨943,128 (Dirham 48,646) | Dirham 79,846 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 1.83 | + 114% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,546 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 103 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨242 (Dirham 12) | - | - | |
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) | ₨151 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 53 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,153 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 187 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨292 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨81 (Dirham 4.16) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨436 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 37 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 8% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,673 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 174 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨694 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 76 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,244 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 350 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,663 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 204 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,691 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 36 | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨258 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨285 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 40% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨33,856 (Dirham 1,746) | Dirham 2,000 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨51 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 0.38 | + 589% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,017 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 285 | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 40% 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 11,422
(₨221,455)
in Delhi.
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