Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 146% more expensive than in Thane (India)
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 82% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Dirham 32 (₨654) | ₨844 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Dirham 31 (₨631) | ₨288 | 119% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Dirham 20 (₨397) | ₨124 | 221% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Dirham 6 (₨124) | ₨62 | 99% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Dirham 14 (₨289) | ₨64 | 350% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Dirham 5.53 (₨112) | ₨37 | 202% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Dirham 25 (₨501) | ₨274 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Dirham 8 (₨156) | ₨168 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Dirham 3.59 (₨73) | ₨24 | 208% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Dirham 14 (₨277) | ₨138 | 101% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Dirham 64 (₨1,298) | ₨588 | 121% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Dirham 8 (₨167) | ₨73 | 129% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Dirham 5.10 (₨103) | ₨31 | 239% |
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 341% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dirham 9,284 (₨188,406) | ₨34,699 | 443% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Dirham 6,902 (₨140,055) | ₨22,512 | 522% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Dirham 615 (₨12,478) | ₨5,414 | 130% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dirham 4,816 (₨97,736) | ₨21,166 | 362% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Dirham 3,737 (₨75,826) | ₨12,897 | 488% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Dirham 334 (₨6,776) | ₨2,613 | 159% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Dirham 325 (₨6,594) | ₨800 | 724% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Dirham 1,616 (₨32,798) | ₨35,364 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dirham 408 (₨8,282) | ₨15,424 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 46 (₨934) | ₨395 | 136% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Dirham 38 (₨774) | ₨526 | 47% |
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 85% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Dirham 269 (₨5,455) | ₨2,258 | 142% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Dirham 191 (₨3,878) | ₨2,459 | 58% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dirham 363 (₨7,367) | ₨3,268 | 125% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Dirham 347 (₨7,040) | ₨2,619 | 169% |
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Dirham 80,560 (₨1,634,793) | ₨830,309 | 97% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Dirham 2.07 (₨42) | ₨83 | 49% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Dirham 81 (₨1,638) | ₨945 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Dirham 28 (₨566) | ₨182 | 211% |
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 205% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dirham 17 (₨336) | ₨102 | 228% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Dirham 61 (₨1,240) | ₨461 | 169% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Dirham 380 (₨7,713) | ₨591 | 1205% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Dirham 25 (₨498) | ₨260 | 91% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 15 (₨301) | ₨183 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Dirham 24 (₨488) | ₨181 | 170% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Dirham 10 (₨207) | ₨125 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Dirham 14 (₨280) | ₨79 | 256% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Dirham 79 (₨1,608) | ₨216 | 643% |
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Dirham 193 (₨3,924) | ₨923 | 325% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Dirham 83 (₨1,694) | ₨496 | 242% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Dirham 548 (₨11,111) | ₨1,737 | 540% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Dirham 202 (₨4,100) | ₨2,000 | 105% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Dirham 62 (₨1,263) | ₨483 | 161% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Dirham 29 (₨582) | ₨222 | 162% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Dirham 40 (₨812) | ₨212 | 283% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Dirham 2,536 (₨51,470) | ₨35,595 | 45% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Dirham 0.62 (₨13) | ₨20 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Dirham 282 (₨5,732) | ₨2,228 | 157% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Dirham 22 (₨447) | ₨251 | 78% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨260,473 (Dirham 12,836) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨106,000 in Thane.