Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (₨1,048) | ₨332 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (₨665) | ₨309 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (₨312) | ₨161 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨148) | ₨54 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (₨284) | ₨85 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (₨113) | ₨43 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (₨470) | ₨217 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₨174) | ₨172 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (₨88) | ₨30 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨287) | ₨146 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (₨1,212) | ₨747 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨179) | ₨85 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (₨95) | ₨38 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 339% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 339% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,913 (₨193,108) | ₨52,870 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (₨138,509) | ₨29,170 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (₨13,690) | ₨5,241 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,261 (₨113,993) | ₨25,080 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,695 (₨80,062) | ₨14,231 | + 463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (₨10,094) | ₨3,427 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (₨7,689) | ₨688 | + 1017% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (₨28,082) | ₨28,886 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (₨8,223) | ₨12,997 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (₨905) | ₨388 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (₨935) | ₨498 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (₨5,012) | ₨2,645 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (₨4,568) | ₨2,409 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (₨7,201) | ₨3,968 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (₨6,854) | ₨2,990 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,043 (₨2,080,928) | ₨1,037,160 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (₨69) | ₨106 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 300 (₨6,509) | ₨1,092 | + 496% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 201% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (₨550) | ₨120 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (₨1,080) | ₨216 | + 401% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (₨6,355) | ₨889 | + 615% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (₨495) | ₨328 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (₨420) | ₨196 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨365) | ₨223 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (₨323) | ₨159 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (₨315) | ₨78 | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (₨903) | ₨378 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (₨4,338) | ₨1,347 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (₨2,077) | ₨678 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (₨5,138) | ₨1,587 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (₨6,001) | ₨1,676 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (₨1,967) | ₨671 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (₨433) | ₨187 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (₨986) | ₨175 | + 464% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (₨42,938) | ₨44,424 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (₨10) | ₨0.95 | + 1004% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (₨6,806) | ₨1,684 | + 304% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (₨375) | ₨236 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 211% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 211% more expensive than in India
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