Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Thane, India
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (₨635) | ₨844 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (₨612) | ₨288 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (₨385) | ₨124 | + 212% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨120) | ₨62 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨280) | ₨64 | + 336% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (₨109) | ₨37 | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (₨486) | ₨274 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨151) | ₨168 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (₨71) | ₨24 | + 199% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (₨269) | ₨138 | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (₨1,259) | ₨588 | + 114% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨162) | ₨73 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (₨100) | ₨31 | + 228% | |
Housing | + 325% | |||
Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 325% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (₨182,786) | ₨34,699 | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (₨135,877) | ₨22,512 | + 504% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (₨12,106) | ₨5,414 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (₨93,506) | ₨21,166 | + 342% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (₨73,564) | ₨12,897 | + 470% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (₨6,574) | ₨2,613 | + 152% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (₨6,397) | ₨800 | + 699% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (₨31,819) | ₨35,364 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (₨8,035) | ₨15,424 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (₨906) | ₨395 | + 129% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (₨751) | ₨548 | + 37% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 79% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (₨5,292) | ₨2,258 | + 134% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (₨3,763) | ₨2,459 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (₨7,147) | ₨3,268 | + 119% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (₨6,830) | ₨2,619 | + 161% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 37% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (₨1,586,027) | ₨830,309 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (₨41) | ₨83 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (₨1,589) | ₨945 | + 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (₨549) | ₨189 | + 190% | |
Personal Care | + 195% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 195% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (₨326) | ₨102 | + 219% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (₨1,203) | ₨461 | + 161% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (₨7,483) | ₨591 | + 1166% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (₨483) | ₨260 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₨292) | ₨183 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (₨473) | ₨181 | + 162% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (₨201) | ₨125 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (₨272) | ₨79 | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (₨1,560) | ₨216 | + 621% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 102% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (₨3,807) | ₨923 | + 312% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (₨1,644) | ₨496 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (₨10,779) | ₨1,737 | + 521% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (₨3,978) | ₨2,000 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (₨1,226) | ₨483 | + 154% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (₨564) | ₨222 | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (₨788) | ₨212 | + 272% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (₨49,934) | ₨35,595 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (₨12) | ₨20 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (₨5,561) | ₨2,228 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (₨433) | ₨251 | + 72% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 137% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨265,302 (Dirham 13,476) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨112,000 in Thane.
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