Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Thane, India
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 74% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (₨1,209) | ₨844 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨559) | ₨288 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (₨253) | ₨124 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (₨111) | ₨62 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (₨185) | ₨64 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (₨113) | ₨37 | + 204% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (₨442) | ₨274 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨174) | ₨168 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (₨95) | ₨24 | + 302% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨202) | ₨138 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (₨1,239) | ₨588 | + 111% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (₨107) | ₨73 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (₨79) | ₨31 | + 157% | |
Housing | + 257% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 257% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (₨120,990) | ₨34,699 | + 249% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (₨107,017) | ₨22,512 | + 375% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (₨11,119) | ₨5,414 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (₨98,406) | ₨21,166 | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (₨65,032) | ₨12,897 | + 404% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (₨7,137) | ₨2,613 | + 173% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (₨5,701) | ₨800 | + 612% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (₨28,522) | ₨35,364 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (₨9,444) | ₨15,424 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (₨647) | ₨395 | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (₨614) | ₨548 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 67% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (₨3,909) | ₨2,258 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (₨3,925) | ₨2,459 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (₨5,588) | ₨3,268 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (₨5,977) | ₨2,619 | + 128% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (₨1,600,047) | ₨830,309 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (₨38) | ₨83 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (₨2,062) | ₨945 | + 118% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 150% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (₨393) | ₨102 | + 285% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (₨1,071) | ₨461 | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (₨4,695) | ₨591 | + 694% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (₨741) | ₨260 | + 185% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨364) | ₨183 | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨367) | ₨181 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (₨171) | ₨125 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (₨182) | ₨79 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (₨749) | ₨216 | + 246% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 67% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (₨3,584) | ₨923 | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (₨1,610) | ₨496 | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (₨8,413) | ₨1,737 | + 384% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (₨4,293) | ₨2,000 | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (₨714) | ₨483 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨422) | ₨222 | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (₨493) | ₨212 | + 133% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (₨37,507) | ₨35,595 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (₨6) | ₨20 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (₨5,705) | ₨2,228 | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (₨188) | ₨251 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 110% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨222,778 (Dirham 11,117) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨106,000 in Thane.
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