Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 213% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India)
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| Food | + 173% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 173% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (₨742) | ₨302 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (₨683) | ₨191 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (₨321) | ₨125 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₨144) | ₨40 | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨319) | ₨66 | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.06 (₨114) | ₨43 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (₨329) | ₨183 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨183) | ₨101 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.84 (₨86) | ₨19 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (₨219) | ₨101 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (₨1,338) | ₨828 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (₨193) | ₨68 | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (₨107) | ₨21 | + 403% | |
| Housing | + 570% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 570% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,327 (₨231,699) | ₨16,938 | + 1268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,900 (₨177,264) | ₨14,765 | + 1101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (₨22,184) | ₨7,651 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,077 (₨136,345) | ₨14,652 | + 831% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,308 (₨96,660) | ₨13,333 | + 625% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (₨12,529) | ₨4,000 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 366 (₨8,209) | ₨835 | + 883% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (₨31,841) | ₨32,784 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (₨7,593) | ₨6,278 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (₨1,130) | ₨256 | + 341% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (₨1,141) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 38% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (₨4,414) | ₨2,904 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (₨4,252) | ₨3,267 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (₨7,700) | ₨4,608 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (₨7,812) | ₨5,749 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (₨2,015,782) | ₨951,914 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (₨86) | ₨70 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (₨1,795) | ₨754 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (₨657) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 209% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (₨303) | ₨150 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (₨1,246) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (₨8,566) | ₨600 | + 1328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (₨587) | ₨150 | + 292% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (₨453) | ₨227 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (₨616) | ₨229 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (₨438) | ₨121 | + 263% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (₨451) | ₨75 | + 504% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (₨1,385) | ₨210 | + 558% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 153% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (₨4,224) | ₨964 | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (₨2,038) | ₨432 | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (₨17,571) | ₨1,757 | + 900% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 259 (₨5,816) | ₨1,189 | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (₨1,442) | ₨2,000 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (₨435) | ₨173 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (₨897) | ₨321 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (₨47,736) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.67 (₨15) | ₨1.51 | + 896% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (₨5,730) | ₨1,613 | + 255% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (₨494) | ₨264 | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | + 213% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 389 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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