Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨297 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 33 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨244 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 31 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dirham 2.23) | Dirham 6 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (Dirham 3.38) | Dirham 14 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (Dirham 1.67) | Dirham 5.31 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (Dirham 1.73) | Dirham 3.77 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨667 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 60 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Dirham 1.56) | Dirham 4.72 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 86% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,461 (Dirham 955) | Dirham 10,437 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,799 (Dirham 703) | Dirham 7,961 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,838 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 870 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,256 (Dirham 812) | Dirham 6,069 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,625 (Dirham 517) | Dirham 4,310 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,579 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 558 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨842 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 360 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,150 (Dirham 1,342) | Dirham 1,533 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,299 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 338 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨381 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 50 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨251 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,023 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 197 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,947 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 194 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,923 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 343 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,309 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 348 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,632 (Dirham 40,876) | Dirham 89,840 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨97 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 3.82 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨917 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 80 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨260 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 29 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 78% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 56 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨870 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 382 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨274 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 26 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨159 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨185 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 27 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨106 (Dirham 4.70) | Dirham 20 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (Dirham 2.32) | Dirham 20 | - 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨211 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 62 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨883 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 214 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 91 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,209 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 783 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,369 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 268 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨662 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 69 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨169 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 40 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,084 (Dirham 1,561) | Dirham 2,128 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.40 (Dirham 0.20) | Dirham 0.71 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,342 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 255 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨206 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 58% | |
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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 435 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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