Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (₨917) | ₨377 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (₨572) | ₨294 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (₨390) | ₨142 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨138) | ₨52 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨288) | ₨73 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨137) | ₨36 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (₨454) | ₨227 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨175) | ₨139 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (₨92) | ₨31 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨267) | ₨132 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (₨1,616) | ₨772 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨156) | ₨86 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (₨93) | ₨36 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 345% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 345% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (₨153,918) | ₨33,314 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (₨113,162) | ₨19,892 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (₨13,636) | ₨4,541 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (₨96,262) | ₨19,031 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (₨67,855) | ₨12,492 | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (₨7,249) | ₨3,334 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (₨5,499) | ₨676 | + 713% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (₨18,882) | ₨29,555 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (₨7,459) | ₨10,444 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (₨740) | ₨411 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (₨647) | ₨211 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (₨4,480) | ₨2,314 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (₨4,105) | ₨2,579 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (₨6,702) | ₨3,601 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (₨6,865) | ₨2,719 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (₨1,699,843) | ₨918,724 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (₨42) | ₨80 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (₨2,528) | ₨1,156 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (₨365) | ₨100 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (₨994) | ₨212 | + 368% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (₨5,164) | ₨624 | + 727% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (₨606) | ₨316 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨338) | ₨161 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨367) | ₨254 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (₨235) | ₨140 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₨248) | ₨68 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (₨1,499) | ₨239 | + 526% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (₨3,764) | ₨1,195 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (₨1,668) | ₨471 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (₨11,816) | ₨1,633 | + 623% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (₨5,234) | ₨1,629 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (₨1,461) | ₨568 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨426) | ₨193 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨894) | ₨189 | + 372% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (₨39,903) | ₨36,202 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (₨13) | ₨5.27 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (₨5,898) | ₨1,589 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (₨391) | ₨271 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,760 prices entered by 2,475 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 163% more expensive than in India
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