Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨293 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 48 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨335 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 36 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (Dirham 2.18) | Dirham 6 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨104 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (Dirham 1.88) | Dirham 7 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨254 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨209 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 4.58 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨157 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨723 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 52 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (Dirham 1.92) | Dirham 4.24 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 79% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,546 (Dirham 2,113) | Dirham 11,443 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,487 (Dirham 1,266) | Dirham 7,963 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,060 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 989 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,573 (Dirham 914) | Dirham 5,997 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,478 (Dirham 555) | Dirham 3,669 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,381 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 558 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨835 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 184 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,215 (Dirham 1,209) | Dirham 1,419 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,866 (Dirham 527) | Dirham 338 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨688 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 50 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨491 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 51 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,393 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 243 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,415 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 277 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,933 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 460 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,031 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 465 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,163,640 (Dirham 51,714) | Dirham 104,094 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 3.29 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,464 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 82 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨312 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 39 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 70% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨78 (Dirham 3.47) | Dirham 14 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 56 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨783 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 382 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨393 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨209 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 20 | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨414 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 63 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,186 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 188 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨691 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 121 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,834 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 783 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,696 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 470 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨580 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 64 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨161 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨170 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 38 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,832 (Dirham 1,859) | Dirham 2,128 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.98 (Dirham 0.04) | Dirham 1.28 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,729 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 317 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨169 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,007 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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