Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (₨1,175) | ₨417 | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (₨771) | ₨340 | + 127% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (₨397) | ₨168 | + 136% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨150) | ₨60 | + 151% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨317) | ₨87 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (₨113) | ₨47 | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (₨690) | ₨243 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨182) | ₨182 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (₨90) | ₨32 | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (₨245) | ₨155 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (₨1,795) | ₨905 | + 98% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨180) | ₨88 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (₨113) | ₨39 | + 187% | |
Housing | + 346% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 346% more expensive than in India | ||||
United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (₨212,836) | ₨46,457 | + 358% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (₨134,158) | ₨26,696 | + 403% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (₨17,984) | ₨4,673 | + 285% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (₨140,299) | ₨26,601 | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (₨93,927) | ₨14,895 | + 531% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (₨12,820) | ₨4,065 | + 215% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (₨6,377) | ₨595 | + 972% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (₨18,898) | ₨29,913 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (₨7,620) | ₨10,503 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (₨1,057) | ₨455 | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (₨801) | ₨647 | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (₨5,361) | ₨2,412 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (₨4,690) | ₨2,912 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (₨7,903) | ₨4,109 | + 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (₨8,268) | ₨2,950 | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 110% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (₨2,644,312) | ₨1,910,150 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (₨66) | ₨102 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (₨5,126) | ₨1,062 | + 383% | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (₨303) | ₨140 | + 117% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (₨682) | ₨241 | + 183% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (₨6,421) | ₨953 | + 574% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (₨609) | ₨386 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨383) | ₨200 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (₨490) | ₨294 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (₨286) | ₨155 | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨284) | ₨86 | + 231% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (₨857) | ₨275 | + 212% | |
Entertainment | + 191% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (₨4,381) | ₨1,451 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₨2,074) | ₨688 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (₨8,931) | ₨1,587 | + 463% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (₨8,540) | ₨2,125 | + 302% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (₨1,715) | ₨625 | + 175% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨494) | ₨191 | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (₨822) | ₨178 | + 361% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (₨43,881) | ₨47,373 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (₨18) | ₨1.67 | + 954% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (₨6,180) | ₨1,611 | + 284% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₨398) | ₨289 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 181% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 181% more expensive than in India
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