Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates vs Siliguri, India
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 111% more expensive than in Siliguri (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (₨809) | ₨231 | + 250% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (₨539) | ₨427 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 10 (₨203) | ₨88 | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨133) | ₨52 | + 155% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (₨222) | ₨76 | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.18 (₨106) | ₨45 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 33 (₨668) | ₨281 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (₨153) | ₨139 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.91 (₨100) | ₨22 | + 359% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨196) | ₨105 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 52 (₨1,057) | ₨586 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨164) | ₨79 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.64 (₨54) | ₨33 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 285% | |||
Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 285% more expensive than in Siliguri (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 4,624 (₨94,651) | ₨18,088 | + 423% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 3,496 (₨71,562) | ₨15,248 | + 369% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 675 (₨13,825) | ₨4,218 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 3,365 (₨68,885) | ₨19,257 | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 2,372 (₨48,556) | ₨12,335 | + 294% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 389 (₨7,957) | ₨2,194 | + 263% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 314 (₨6,423) | ₨1,000 | + 542% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,118 (₨22,889) | ₨35,000 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (₨7,317) | ₨6,455 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₨803) | ₨336 | + 139% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (₨613) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 97% more expensive than in Siliguri (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 183 (₨3,751) | ₨2,073 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 144 (₨2,944) | ₨1,573 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 267 (₨5,474) | ₨2,218 | + 147% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 244 (₨4,998) | ₨1,636 | + 206% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 84% more expensive than in Siliguri (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,271 (₨1,622,736) | ₨651,000 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (₨43) | ₨90 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 183 (₨3,739) | ₨1,492 | + 151% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 34 (₨706) | ₨232 | + 204% | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Siliguri (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (₨425) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (₨1,086) | ₨104 | + 944% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 169 (₨3,467) | ₨600 | + 478% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 29 (₨601) | ₨440 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (₨267) | ₨136 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₨297) | ₨400 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 7 (₨138) | ₨125 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (₨148) | ₨80 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (₨483) | ₨150 | + 222% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 82% more expensive than in Siliguri (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 100 (₨2,047) | ₨909 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (₨1,433) | ₨464 | + 209% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 197 (₨4,026) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 223 (₨4,573) | ₨2,500 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 52 (₨1,062) | ₨291 | + 265% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨457) | ₨130 | + 252% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (₨502) | ₨492 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,061 (₨42,182) | ₨30,865 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.55 (₨11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 239 (₨4,891) | ₨818 | + 498% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 16 (₨321) | ₨144 | + 123% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 133% more expensive than in Siliguri (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨120,966 (Dirham 5,909) in Sharjah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨52,000 in Siliguri.
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