Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,071 prices entered by 172 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨312 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 46 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨357 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 35 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (Dirham 2.41) | Dirham 7 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨106 (Dirham 4.57) | Dirham 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (Dirham 1.80) | Dirham 6 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨315 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨235 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (Dirham 1.88) | Dirham 4.48 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨177 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨950 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 59 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (Dirham 4.01) | Dirham 7 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (Dirham 2.19) | Dirham 5.24 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 79% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨62,117 (Dirham 2,686) | Dirham 14,724 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,169 (Dirham 1,650) | Dirham 9,417 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,737 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 829 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,437 (Dirham 1,186) | Dirham 8,201 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,842 (Dirham 728) | Dirham 5,341 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,347 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 622 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨903 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 336 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,648 (Dirham 1,239) | Dirham 770 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,304 (Dirham 532) | Dirham 296 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨583 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 41 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,475 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 31 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 55% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,503 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 251 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 220 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,214 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 399 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,015 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 408 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,672,680 (Dirham 72,319) | Dirham 92,536 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 2.86 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,719 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 303 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨331 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 37 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 (Dirham 5.27) | Dirham 25 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨151 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 38 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 284 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨460 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨222 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨215 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 13 | - 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨177 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 40 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,177 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 147 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨760 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 98 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,001 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 283 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,016 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 275 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,621 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 75 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨201 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,187 (Dirham 1,521) | Dirham 1,999 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.86 (Dirham 0.25) | Dirham 0.56 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,934 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 318 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨352 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 30% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 66% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.04324
AED
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,071 prices entered by 172 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Sacramento, California is 100% more expensive than in Bangkok
- Cost of living in Malaga is 46% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 57% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Paris is 29% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Tbilisi is 71% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 10% cheaper than in Taipei
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 51% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Copenhagen is 81% more expensive than in Ljubljana
- Cost of living in Quito is 17% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dirham 42,000 in Dubai you would need to make just about Dirham 14,354 (₨331,986) in Bangalore.
Do you live in Dubai? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Naples (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Milan (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hong Kong
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belgrade (Serbia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Prices recently added
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Borås costs 279 kr (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Houston, Texas costs $17 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Delhi costs ₨120 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Seoul costs ₩11,000 (about 5 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Salvador costs R$ 45 (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Bauru costs R$ 4.00 (about 5 hours ago)