- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (₨1,147) | ₨393 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨542) | ₨261 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (₨413) | ₨143 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨129) | ₨51 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨255) | ₨71 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨136) | ₨38 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (₨527) | ₨200 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (₨188) | ₨139 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (₨95) | ₨25 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (₨287) | ₨122 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (₨2,158) | ₨832 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₨135) | ₨82 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.54 (₨88) | ₨33 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 320% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 320% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,109 (₨157,306) | ₨30,551 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,089 (₨118,121) | ₨20,550 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (₨14,180) | ₨4,569 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (₨118,231) | ₨24,265 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (₨86,807) | ₨14,735 | + 489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (₨10,021) | ₨3,625 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (₨5,942) | ₨803 | + 640% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,455 (₨28,232) | ₨33,889 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 431 (₨8,361) | ₨10,502 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₨764) | ₨395 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (₨758) | ₨582 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (₨5,248) | ₨2,439 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (₨4,420) | ₨2,720 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 434 (₨8,423) | ₨3,791 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 508 (₨9,853) | ₨2,948 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,208 (₨1,497,799) | ₨880,663 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (₨45) | ₨78 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (₨4,578) | ₨1,366 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (₨502) | ₨128 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (₨1,390) | ₨275 | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (₨5,710) | ₨1,366 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (₨545) | ₨252 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨316) | ₨177 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (₨400) | ₨227 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨215) | ₨131 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨250) | ₨71 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (₨1,264) | ₨275 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (₨3,840) | ₨1,200 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (₨1,572) | ₨475 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (₨8,028) | ₨1,906 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (₨6,831) | ₨1,982 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (₨1,303) | ₨593 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₨449) | ₨227 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (₨817) | ₨206 | + 297% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (₨38,414) | ₨38,184 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (₨18) | ₨64 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 468 (₨9,070) | ₨1,874 | + 384% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨412) | ₨257 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,742 prices entered by 5,257 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 139% more expensive than in India
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