- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (₨998) | ₨387 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (₨492) | ₨271 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (₨351) | ₨144 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨123) | ₨51 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨247) | ₨71 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨137) | ₨44 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (₨480) | ₨195 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨170) | ₨135 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 (₨96) | ₨24 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨238) | ₨118 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (₨1,743) | ₨808 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (₨125) | ₨80 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (₨82) | ₨31 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 319% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,214 (₨154,049) | ₨31,228 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 (₨118,155) | ₨21,136 | + 459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 (₨13,917) | ₨4,476 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,413 (₨120,270) | ₨24,020 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (₨80,500) | ₨14,886 | + 441% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 (₨9,188) | ₨3,787 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (₨5,761) | ₨865 | + 566% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 (₨28,723) | ₨34,058 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (₨7,343) | ₨10,550 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (₨731) | ₨383 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (₨756) | ₨547 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (₨5,300) | ₨2,436 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (₨4,057) | ₨2,795 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (₨7,252) | ₨3,704 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 (₨8,986) | ₨2,918 | + 208% | |
| 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 77,664 (₨1,456,555) | ₨861,553 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (₨40) | ₨75 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 261 (₨4,898) | ₨1,287 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (₨414) | ₨117 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (₨1,386) | ₨284 | + 388% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (₨5,119) | ₨1,445 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (₨488) | ₨240 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨309) | ₨178 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₨357) | ₨218 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (₨176) | ₨139 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨242) | ₨69 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (₨1,129) | ₨272 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (₨3,646) | ₨1,207 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (₨1,448) | ₨468 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (₨5,549) | ₨1,762 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (₨7,134) | ₨1,844 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (₨1,226) | ₨676 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨399) | ₨188 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (₨812) | ₨206 | + 294% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (₨38,951) | ₨38,915 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (₨14) | ₨27 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (₨8,317) | ₨1,876 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (₨369) | ₨245 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38,492 prices entered by 5,905 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 157% more expensive than in India
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