- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (₨1,111) | ₨417 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (₨538) | ₨266 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (₨412) | ₨142 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨134) | ₨52 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨257) | ₨72 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨131) | ₨40 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (₨515) | ₨202 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨186) | ₨139 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (₨99) | ₨25 | + 302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (₨277) | ₨121 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (₨2,089) | ₨831 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₨141) | ₨82 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (₨88) | ₨33 | + 171% | |
| 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 7,913 (₨155,972) | ₨31,043 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (₨120,746) | ₨21,360 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (₨14,988) | ₨4,411 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (₨120,072) | ₨25,463 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (₨84,340) | ₨15,734 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (₨10,567) | ₨3,891 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (₨5,972) | ₨844 | + 608% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (₨29,339) | ₨33,524 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (₨8,818) | ₨10,591 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨745) | ₨382 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (₨761) | ₨545 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (₨5,131) | ₨2,403 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (₨4,176) | ₨2,707 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (₨7,960) | ₨3,722 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (₨9,249) | ₨2,923 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (₨1,540,147) | ₨875,326 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (₨45) | ₨78 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (₨4,804) | ₨1,320 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (₨459) | ₨136 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (₨1,353) | ₨283 | + 378% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (₨5,543) | ₨1,544 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (₨536) | ₨255 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨320) | ₨177 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₨384) | ₨228 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨219) | ₨132 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨256) | ₨70 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (₨1,141) | ₨278 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (₨3,916) | ₨1,197 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (₨1,543) | ₨471 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (₨6,620) | ₨1,987 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (₨7,104) | ₨1,790 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (₨1,315) | ₨643 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (₨433) | ₨195 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (₨840) | ₨206 | + 307% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (₨42,031) | ₨38,465 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (₨16) | ₨58 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (₨9,089) | ₨1,869 | + 386% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨419) | ₨248 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38,816 prices entered by 5,665 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in India
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