Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 223% more expensive than in Indore (India)
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| Food | + 109% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 109% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (₨1,076) | ₨371 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (₨669) | ₨359 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (₨332) | ₨154 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨137) | ₨59 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨315) | ₨77 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.53 (₨102) | ₨40 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (₨608) | ₨194 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (₨162) | ₨119 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.89 (₨87) | ₨25 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (₨243) | ₨200 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (₨1,315) | ₨1,010 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨186) | ₨82 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (₨88) | ₨25 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 456% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 456% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Indore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (₨168,641) | ₨19,304 | + 774% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (₨96,265) | ₨14,419 | + 568% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (₨16,643) | ₨3,850 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (₨123,123) | ₨17,495 | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (₨74,378) | ₨11,178 | + 565% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (₨12,486) | ₨7,886 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (₨6,699) | ₨456 | + 1368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,059 (₨23,738) | ₨27,387 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (₨8,049) | ₨15,589 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (₨913) | ₨284 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (₨803) | ₨539 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 123% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Indore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (₨4,990) | ₨2,210 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (₨4,767) | ₨2,204 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (₨6,260) | ₨3,102 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (₨7,611) | ₨2,412 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 218% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Indore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,458 (₨2,610,072) | ₨843,899 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.57 (₨80) | ₨109 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (₨6,622) | ₨1,296 | + 411% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (₨973) | ₨188 | + 418% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 184% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Indore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (₨564) | ₨102 | + 454% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (₨909) | ₨459 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (₨6,713) | ₨1,080 | + 521% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (₨450) | ₨245 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨365) | ₨138 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (₨448) | ₨359 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨253) | ₨81 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨296) | ₨102 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (₨947) | ₨260 | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 206% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (₨4,318) | ₨1,327 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (₨2,358) | ₨425 | + 455% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (₨6,541) | ₨1,203 | + 444% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (₨7,026) | ₨1,845 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (₨2,102) | ₨861 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₨523) | ₨159 | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨1,011) | ₨177 | + 470% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (₨48,453) | ₨42,753 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (₨11) | ₨5.38 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 353 (₨7,922) | ₨1,048 | + 656% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₨410) | ₨243 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 223% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 850 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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