Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 68% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 47% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨398 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 45 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨240 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 34 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 7 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨104 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 6 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨297 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨170 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (Dirham 1.74) | Dirham 4.48 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 10 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,285 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 59 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 (Dirham 1.89) | Dirham 5.13 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 83% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,084 (Dirham 1,382) | Dirham 14,724 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,487 (Dirham 925) | Dirham 9,417 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,166 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 829 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,428 (Dirham 1,181) | Dirham 8,201 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨21,233 (Dirham 914) | Dirham 5,341 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,546 (Dirham 282) | Dirham 622 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨529 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 336 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,931 (Dirham 1,418) | Dirham 770 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,413 (Dirham 535) | Dirham 296 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨556 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 41 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,574 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 31 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 251 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,334 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 220 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,813 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 399 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,373 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 408 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 66% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,455,410 (Dirham 62,682) | Dirham 92,536 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (Dirham 4.21) | Dirham 2.88 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 303 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨393 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 62% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨85 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 25 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 38 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,081 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 284 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨221 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 (Dirham 4.77) | Dirham 10 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 40 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 57% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,861 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 147 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨553 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 98 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,170 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 283 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,837 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 275 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 75 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨178 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨287 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨45,767 (Dirham 1,971) | Dirham 1,999 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (Dirham 0.40) | Dirham 0.56 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,622 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 318 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 650 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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