Cost of living in India compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in India is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
India | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 52 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 34 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (Dirham 2.65) | Dirham 7 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 14 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (Dirham 2.10) | Dirham 5.02 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 31 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Dirham 1.41) | Dirham 3.98 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 80 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (Dirham 1.74) | Dirham 4.99 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in India is 78% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
India | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (Dirham 2,059) | Dirham 9,431 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (Dirham 1,183) | Dirham 5,945 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 797 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (Dirham 1,179) | Dirham 6,217 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (Dirham 660) | Dirham 4,162 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 568 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 283 | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (Dirham 1,325) | Dirham 837 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (Dirham 465) | Dirham 338 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 47 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 35 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in India is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
India | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 238 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 208 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 350 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 366 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in India is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
India | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (Dirham 84,641) | Dirham 117,172 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 2.92 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 227 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in India is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
India | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 285 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 13 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 38 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in India is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
India | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 194 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 92 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 396 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 378 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 76 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 36 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (Dirham 2,099) | Dirham 1,944 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (Dirham 0.07) | Dirham 0.78 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 274 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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