- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (₨1,071) | ₨418 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (₨527) | ₨266 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (₨388) | ₨142 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨131) | ₨52 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨258) | ₨72 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨130) | ₨41 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (₨524) | ₨200 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨179) | ₨137 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.80 (₨95) | ₨24 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (₨286) | ₨119 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (₨1,932) | ₨820 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₨142) | ₨81 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (₨88) | ₨32 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 337% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 337% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,150 (₨161,152) | ₨31,355 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,155 (₨121,693) | ₨21,500 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (₨14,907) | ₨4,276 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,342 (₨125,390) | ₨25,468 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,333 (₨85,681) | ₨15,586 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 515 (₨10,179) | ₨3,651 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 (₨6,023) | ₨850 | + 608% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,408 (₨27,848) | ₨33,739 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 421 (₨8,325) | ₨10,343 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨759) | ₨375 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (₨759) | ₨533 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (₨5,036) | ₨2,402 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (₨4,198) | ₨2,719 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (₨7,414) | ₨3,719 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 (₨8,424) | ₨2,921 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (₨1,560,607) | ₨870,838 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (₨44) | ₨77 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (₨5,018) | ₨1,305 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (₨431) | ₨132 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (₨1,354) | ₨286 | + 373% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 (₨5,248) | ₨1,271 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (₨536) | ₨247 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨338) | ₨179 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₨374) | ₨223 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨220) | ₨136 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨253) | ₨69 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (₨1,108) | ₨284 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (₨3,873) | ₨1,226 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (₨1,518) | ₨472 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (₨5,842) | ₨1,791 | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 (₨7,376) | ₨1,830 | + 303% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (₨1,294) | ₨632 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨424) | ₨190 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (₨859) | ₨204 | + 321% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 (₨42,214) | ₨38,971 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (₨16) | ₨53 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (₨8,807) | ₨1,893 | + 365% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨416) | ₨249 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in India
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