Cost of living in Hyderabad, India (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Hyderabad, India (India) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨491 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 36 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨369 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 31 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (Dirham 2.87) | Dirham 6 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (Dirham 3.67) | Dirham 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 5.07 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨265 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 3.79 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨204 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,330 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 62 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨106 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (Dirham 1.90) | Dirham 4.61 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Hyderabad, India (India) is 79% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,621 (Dirham 1,486) | Dirham 10,772 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,787 (Dirham 786) | Dirham 8,005 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,450 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 795 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,472 (Dirham 1,302) | Dirham 6,108 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,958 (Dirham 705) | Dirham 4,322 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,384 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 510 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨513 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 353 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,467 (Dirham 1,214) | Dirham 1,270 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,314 (Dirham 544) | Dirham 319 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨572 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 41 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,726 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 35 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hyderabad, India (India) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,747 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 198 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,615 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 184 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,702 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 344 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,875 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 350 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Hyderabad, India (India) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,177,820 (Dirham 52,043) | Dirham 87,999 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 3.46 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,079 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 79 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨311 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Hyderabad, India (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨186 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨423 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 47 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨797 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 329 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨497 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 24 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨210 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨316 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 24 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 13 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨587 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 63 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Hyderabad, India (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,642 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 204 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨509 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 91 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,326 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 759 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,141 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 272 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨481 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 71 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨294 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨297 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 40 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨55,379 (Dirham 2,447) | Dirham 1,834 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.48 (Dirham 0.07) | Dirham 0.70 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,814 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 266 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨290 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 772 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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