Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 106% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (₨1,199) | ₨524 | + 129% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨554) | ₨232 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (₨251) | ₨178 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (₨110) | ₨53 | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (₨184) | ₨74 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (₨112) | ₨38 | + 192% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (₨439) | ₨147 | + 198% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨172) | ₨133 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (₨94) | ₨19 | + 406% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨201) | ₨109 | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (₨1,229) | ₨819 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (₨106) | ₨75 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (₨78) | ₨27 | + 188% | |
Housing | + 319% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 319% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (₨119,997) | ₨21,065 | + 470% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (₨106,140) | ₨15,843 | + 570% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (₨11,027) | ₨3,761 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (₨97,599) | ₨28,261 | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (₨64,499) | ₨9,442 | + 583% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (₨7,078) | ₨3,583 | + 98% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (₨5,654) | ₨967 | + 485% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (₨28,288) | ₨36,957 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (₨9,367) | ₨11,203 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (₨642) | ₨332 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (₨609) | ₨148 | + 311% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 67% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (₨3,876) | ₨2,276 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (₨3,893) | ₨2,500 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (₨5,543) | ₨3,034 | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (₨5,928) | ₨2,269 | + 161% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 44% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (₨1,586,926) | ₨734,341 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (₨38) | ₨67 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (₨2,045) | ₨1,157 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 161% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 161% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (₨390) | ₨174 | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (₨1,062) | ₨500 | + 112% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (₨4,656) | ₨500 | + 831% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (₨735) | ₨250 | + 194% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨361) | ₨152 | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨364) | ₨189 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (₨169) | ₨106 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (₨181) | ₨73 | + 148% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (₨743) | ₨190 | + 291% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 112% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (₨3,554) | ₨1,199 | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (₨1,597) | ₨451 | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (₨8,344) | ₨1,423 | + 486% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (₨4,258) | ₨1,473 | + 189% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (₨708) | ₨525 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨418) | ₨164 | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (₨489) | ₨177 | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (₨37,199) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (₨6) | ₨2.83 | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (₨5,658) | ₨2,533 | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (₨187) | ₨187 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 139% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨140,821 (Dirham 7,085) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨59,000 in Ghaziabad.
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