Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (₨1,086) | ₨388 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨546) | ₨281 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (₨340) | ₨141 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨121) | ₨52 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (₨295) | ₨72 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (₨114) | ₨37 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (₨432) | ₨214 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨164) | ₨140 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (₨81) | ₨28 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (₨343) | ₨127 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (₨1,694) | ₨825 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨149) | ₨84 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (₨79) | ₨35 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 317% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (₨147,594) | ₨31,177 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (₨101,882) | ₨20,116 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (₨14,122) | ₨4,308 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (₨101,730) | ₨23,440 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (₨67,375) | ₨13,618 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (₨9,019) | ₨3,250 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (₨6,135) | ₨743 | + 726% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (₨24,557) | ₨30,078 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (₨6,369) | ₨10,522 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₨740) | ₨379 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (₨680) | ₨325 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (₨4,228) | ₨2,357 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (₨3,836) | ₨2,543 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (₨7,300) | ₨3,755 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (₨7,214) | ₨2,819 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (₨1,738,603) | ₨930,451 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (₨43) | ₨76 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (₨4,738) | ₨1,216 | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (₨334) | ₨106 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (₨1,224) | ₨211 | + 481% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (₨4,974) | ₨975 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (₨424) | ₨248 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₨295) | ₨173 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (₨391) | ₨242 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (₨188) | ₨152 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₨227) | ₨69 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (₨1,058) | ₨243 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (₨3,269) | ₨1,179 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (₨1,609) | ₨467 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (₨6,909) | ₨1,718 | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (₨6,232) | ₨1,945 | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (₨1,372) | ₨686 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₨461) | ₨220 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (₨863) | ₨228 | + 279% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (₨31,892) | ₨34,436 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (₨14) | ₨3.67 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (₨6,987) | ₨1,918 | + 264% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₨412) | ₨243 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,062 prices entered by 2,774 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in India
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