Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (₨934) | ₨330 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (₨623) | ₨293 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (₨316) | ₨163 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨150) | ₨54 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (₨263) | ₨82 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (₨110) | ₨41 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (₨416) | ₨216 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨171) | ₨152 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (₨85) | ₨29 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨278) | ₨149 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (₨1,127) | ₨766 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨163) | ₨87 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (₨93) | ₨35 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 440% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 440% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (₨189,207) | ₨31,400 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (₨137,350) | ₨20,122 | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (₨13,362) | ₨4,477 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (₨117,723) | ₨22,933 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (₨70,268) | ₨14,192 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (₨9,654) | ₨3,664 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (₨7,388) | ₨511 | + 1347% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (₨29,120) | ₨29,219 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (₨7,584) | ₨12,383 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₨818) | ₨416 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (₨768) | ₨320 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (₨4,918) | ₨2,328 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (₨4,536) | ₨2,564 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (₨6,980) | ₨3,571 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (₨7,180) | ₨3,002 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (₨1,924,814) | ₨980,422 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (₨59) | ₨108 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (₨6,436) | ₨1,414 | + 355% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (₨596) | ₨140 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (₨1,023) | ₨303 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (₨6,127) | ₨1,443 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (₨346) | ₨402 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (₨507) | ₨190 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (₨483) | ₨248 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (₨312) | ₨152 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (₨292) | ₨72 | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (₨1,183) | ₨373 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (₨3,989) | ₨1,357 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₨1,956) | ₨595 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (₨13,959) | ₨1,516 | + 821% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (₨5,561) | ₨2,086 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (₨1,720) | ₨594 | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨427) | ₨229 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨955) | ₨175 | + 447% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (₨42,290) | ₨46,652 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (₨10) | ₨1.29 | + 665% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (₨6,234) | ₨1,530 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₨385) | ₨244 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 206% more expensive than in India
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