Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 240% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
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| Food | + 168% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 168% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (₨940) | ₨300 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (₨636) | ₨260 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (₨318) | ₨76 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨155) | ₨36 | + 330% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨282) | ₨66 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.24 (₨111) | ₨75 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (₨417) | ₨288 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨176) | ₨106 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (₨85) | ₨18 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨286) | ₨88 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (₨1,138) | ₨784 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨173) | ₨70 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.40 (₨93) | ₨40 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 453% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 453% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,552 (₨202,370) | ₨17,123 | + 1082% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,835 (₨144,818) | ₨17,746 | + 716% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 714 (₨15,117) | ₨3,148 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,720 (₨121,189) | ₨20,818 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,417 (₨72,393) | ₨10,000 | + 624% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 488 (₨10,338) | ₨5,000 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 357 (₨7,563) | ₨1,025 | + 638% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,456 (₨30,850) | ₨30,893 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 347 (₨7,358) | ₨11,740 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (₨904) | ₨462 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (₨826) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 173% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 241 (₨5,104) | ₨2,485 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (₨4,542) | ₨1,479 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (₨7,044) | ₨3,227 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 333 (₨7,050) | ₨1,970 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 200% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,086 (₨1,908,601) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.76 (₨58) | ₨72 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 312 (₨6,610) | ₨567 | + 1067% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 34 (₨724) | ₨193 | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 109% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 31 (₨660) | ₨45 | + 1366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 43 (₨901) | ₨1,200 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (₨5,772) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 19 (₨396) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 25 (₨523) | ₨75 | + 597% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (₨467) | ₨248 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (₨261) | ₨60 | + 335% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (₨275) | ₨45 | + 511% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (₨1,226) | ₨500 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 170% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Dubai | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (₨4,041) | ₨980 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (₨1,958) | ₨335 | + 485% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 469 (₨9,946) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 260 (₨5,502) | ₨1,800 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 87 (₨1,850) | ₨600 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨429) | ₨65 | + 560% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨964) | ₨150 | + 542% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,102 (₨44,529) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.46 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (₨6,451) | ₨500 | + 1190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (₨401) | ₨120 | + 234% | |
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TOTAL | + 240% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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