Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 33 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨306 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 6 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨77 (Dirham 3.44) | Dirham 14 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (Dirham 1.94) | Dirham 5.06 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨233 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨122 (Dirham 5.45) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (Dirham 1.06) | Dirham 3.84 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨760 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 60 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 9 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (Dirham 0.97) | Dirham 4.75 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 84% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,194 (Dirham 1,260) | Dirham 10,327 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,321 (Dirham 595) | Dirham 7,900 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,804 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 989 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,659 (Dirham 1,281) | Dirham 6,077 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,244 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 4,308 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,223 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 558 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨420 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 366 | - 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,092 (Dirham 1,166) | Dirham 1,419 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,864 (Dirham 664) | Dirham 338 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨272 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 50 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨994 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 51 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,864 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 197 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,474 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 190 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,664 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 343 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,417 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 348 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨872,079 (Dirham 38,974) | Dirham 89,840 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 3.82 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,858 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 80 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨180 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 29 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (Dirham 5.51) | Dirham 14 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨194 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 56 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨877 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 382 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨254 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨209 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨318 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨95 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 20 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 20 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 62 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,057 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 188 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨438 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 91 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,484 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 783 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,477 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 259 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨790 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 64 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨242 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨277 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 40 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,666 (Dirham 1,951) | Dirham 2,128 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.67 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,713 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 255 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 685 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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