Cost of living in Gurgaon (India) is 48% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Gurgaon (India) is 41% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Gurgaon | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨632 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 60 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨372 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨222 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨73 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 5.41 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 9 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 5.99 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨211 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨186 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (Dirham 1.16) | Dirham 5.08 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨162 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,135 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 62 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨79 (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 5.65 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (Dirham 1.43) | Dirham 3.95 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Gurgaon (India) is 72% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Gurgaon | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨38,423 (Dirham 1,690) | Dirham 5,436 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,250 (Dirham 1,199) | Dirham 5,338 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,439 (Dirham 327) | Dirham 556 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,806 (Dirham 1,047) | Dirham 4,911 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,138 (Dirham 666) | Dirham 3,245 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,596 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 356 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 284 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,153 (Dirham 1,458) | Dirham 1,423 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,796 (Dirham 519) | Dirham 471 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨491 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨251 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 31 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Gurgaon (India) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Gurgaon | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,184 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 195 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,630 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 196 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,067 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 279 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,569 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 298 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Gurgaon (India) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Gurgaon | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,294,990 (Dirham 56,969) | Dirham 79,817 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨99 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 2.22 | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,366 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 103 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨259 (Dirham 11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Gurgaon (India) is 56% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Gurgaon | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨133 (Dirham 5.87) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨207 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 53 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,061 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 234 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨286 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨244 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨330 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨166 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨361 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 37 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Gurgaon (India) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Gurgaon | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,003 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 168 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨821 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 84 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,260 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 420 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,930 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 214 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨657 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 36 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨279 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨265 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,686 (Dirham 1,922) | Dirham 1,617 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.08 (Dirham 0.09) | Dirham 0.32 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,979 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 249 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨316 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 11 | + 25% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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