- 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 | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 54% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨164 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 29 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨140 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 23 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨22 (Dirham 1.26) | Dirham 5.68 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 8 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (Dirham 1.89) | Dirham 4.25 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨79 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 18 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 4.19 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨47 (Dirham 2.67) | Dirham 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨940 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 60 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 4.87 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (Dirham 0.88) | Dirham 2.95 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 70% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,603 (Dirham 776) | Dirham 5,414 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,088 (Dirham 1,203) | Dirham 5,032 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,163 (Dirham 466) | Dirham 487 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,497 (Dirham 1,569) | Dirham 5,156 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨16,094 (Dirham 918) | Dirham 3,212 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,068 (Dirham 289) | Dirham 203 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,009 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 317 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,565 (Dirham 1,915) | Dirham 1,195 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,075 (Dirham 575) | Dirham 497 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨365 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨170 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,518 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 195 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 186 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,016 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 271 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,325 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 233 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨796,742 (Dirham 45,449) | Dirham 86,029 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 1.75 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨531 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 107 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨146 (Dirham 8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 22 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨207 (Dirham 12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨551 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨201 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨233 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨98 (Dirham 5.59) | Dirham 8 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨180 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 44 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 49% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,227 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 131 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨590 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 64 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,246 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 500 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨638 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 219 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨851 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 27 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨68 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 26 | - 85% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,544 (Dirham 659) | Dirham 550 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.08 (Dirham 0.18) | Dirham 0.35 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,258 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 217 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨87 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 6,668
(₨116,883)
in Delhi.
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