Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 196% more expensive than in Asansol (India)
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| Food | + 265% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 265% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (₨1,211) | ₨106 | + 1039% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (₨773) | ₨202 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (₨431) | ₨111 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨144) | ₨34 | + 321% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (₨272) | ₨68 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.66 (₨131) | ₨32 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (₨648) | ₨300 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨192) | ₨114 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.42 (₨102) | ₨16 | + 545% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (₨210) | ₨90 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (₨1,300) | ₨874 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨184) | ₨80 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.57 (₨106) | ₨10 | + 956% | |
| Housing | + 662% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 662% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,504 (₨265,741) | ₨15,160 | + 1653% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,519 (₨173,684) | ₨12,000 | + 1347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 876 (₨20,225) | ₨1,500 | + 1248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,570 (₨174,859) | ₨9,000 | + 1843% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,293 (₨122,273) | ₨7,000 | + 1647% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 644 (₨14,872) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 238 (₨5,498) | ₨575 | + 856% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 809 (₨18,699) | ₨18,000 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 299 (₨6,912) | ₨3,600 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (₨1,049) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (₨837) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 162% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Asansol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 213 (₨4,921) | ₨1,455 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 162 (₨3,739) | ₨2,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 438 (₨10,109) | ₨2,000 | + 405% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 319 (₨7,368) | ₨700 | + 953% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 29% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,873 (₨2,191,550) | ₨635,000 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (₨69) | ₨73 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 404 (₨9,339) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 (₨1,283) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 10% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (₨548) | ₨40 | + 1270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (₨884) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 322 (₨7,436) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (₨522) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (₨376) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (₨497) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (₨256) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (₨313) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (₨993) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 136% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 171 (₨3,944) | ₨600 | + 557% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 (₨1,970) | ₨257 | + 667% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 532 (₨12,299) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 362 (₨8,354) | ₨500 | + 1571% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (₨1,853) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (₨593) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (₨971) | ₨106 | + 816% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,998 (₨46,151) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (₨14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 231 (₨5,325) | ₨709 | + 651% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (₨425) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 196% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 555 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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