Cost of living in Bhubaneswar (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Bhubaneswar (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨266 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 36 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨209 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 31 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨119 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 15 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dirham 2.20) | Dirham 6 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (Dirham 3.51) | Dirham 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (Dirham 1.46) | Dirham 5.07 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨175 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (Dirham 5.41) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (Dirham 1.00) | Dirham 3.79 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (Dirham 5.64) | Dirham 10 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨736 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 62 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 8 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (Dirham 1.17) | Dirham 4.61 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Bhubaneswar (India) is 88% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,583 (Dirham 952) | Dirham 10,772 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,838 (Dirham 566) | Dirham 8,005 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,624 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 795 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,933 (Dirham 747) | Dirham 6,108 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,498 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 4,322 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,462 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 510 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨473 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 353 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,030 (Dirham 1,412) | Dirham 1,270 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,300 (Dirham 322) | Dirham 319 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨349 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 41 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨359 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 35 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Bhubaneswar (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 198 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,714 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 184 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,973 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 344 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,516 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 350 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bhubaneswar (India) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨787,613 (Dirham 34,732) | Dirham 87,999 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 3.46 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,303 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 79 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨234 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 29 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhubaneswar (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (Dirham 5.73) | Dirham 17 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 47 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨7,453 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 329 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨193 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 24 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨116 (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 19 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 24 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 13 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 63 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhubaneswar (India) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bhubaneswar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,283 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 204 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨423 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 91 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,077 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 759 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨979 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 272 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨542 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 71 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨192 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨160 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 40 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,718 (Dirham 1,619) | Dirham 1,834 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.73 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.70 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨823 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 266 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨187 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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