Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 33 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨325 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨188 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨66 (Dirham 2.94) | Dirham 6 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 14 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (Dirham 2.00) | Dirham 5.06 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨237 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Dirham 1.40) | Dirham 3.84 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨166 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨828 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 60 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (Dirham 1.64) | Dirham 4.75 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨103,582 (Dirham 4,621) | Dirham 10,327 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,543 (Dirham 2,165) | Dirham 7,900 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,150 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 989 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,207 (Dirham 2,106) | Dirham 6,077 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨24,303 (Dirham 1,084) | Dirham 4,308 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,708 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 558 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨632 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 366 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,955 (Dirham 1,292) | Dirham 1,419 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,737 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 338 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨403 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 50 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨271 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 51 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,930 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 197 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,689 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 190 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,595 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 343 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,339 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 348 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 36% 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 | ₨995,682 (Dirham 44,417) | Dirham 89,840 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (Dirham 4.99) | Dirham 3.82 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨945 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 80 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨210 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 29 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨272 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 56 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨946 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 382 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨326 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨275 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 20 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨286 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 62 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,729 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 188 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨677 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 91 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 783 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,117 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 259 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨959 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 64 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨273 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨234 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,088 (Dirham 2,056) | Dirham 2,128 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.01 (Dirham 0.05) | Dirham 0.67 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,924 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 255 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨299 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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