Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (₨921) | ₨395 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₨580) | ₨292 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (₨406) | ₨144 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (₨141) | ₨52 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (₨295) | ₨75 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (₨145) | ₨37 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (₨476) | ₨231 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (₨177) | ₨142 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.39 (₨89) | ₨31 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (₨273) | ₨133 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (₨1,614) | ₨759 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₨157) | ₨85 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (₨97) | ₨35 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 363% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 363% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,762 (₨157,907) | ₨33,396 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (₨116,539) | ₨19,829 | + 488% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (₨13,961) | ₨4,358 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (₨98,555) | ₨18,647 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (₨69,471) | ₨12,083 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (₨7,422) | ₨3,142 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (₨5,630) | ₨666 | + 745% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (₨19,332) | ₨29,857 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (₨7,637) | ₨10,374 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (₨758) | ₨410 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (₨663) | ₨213 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (₨4,707) | ₨2,360 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (₨4,053) | ₨2,471 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (₨6,957) | ₨3,665 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (₨7,028) | ₨2,758 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (₨1,740,334) | ₨916,026 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (₨42) | ₨81 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (₨2,588) | ₨1,156 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (₨441) | ₨100 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (₨1,017) | ₨204 | + 398% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (₨5,287) | ₨629 | + 741% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (₨620) | ₨319 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (₨346) | ₨169 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (₨375) | ₨257 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (₨241) | ₨144 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₨254) | ₨72 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 70 (₨1,429) | ₨234 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (₨3,853) | ₨1,194 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (₨1,696) | ₨472 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (₨12,097) | ₨1,625 | + 644% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (₨5,359) | ₨1,661 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (₨1,496) | ₨503 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (₨436) | ₨191 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (₨915) | ₨188 | + 387% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (₨40,854) | ₨38,439 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (₨13) | ₨5.27 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (₨5,790) | ₨1,511 | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (₨402) | ₨271 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 169% more expensive than in India
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