Living Cost Comparison in INR & AED Indian Cities vs Dubai
Dubai is one of the most global metropolis famous for its lifestyle and infrastructure that is why it is quite expensive. However, if one compares the cost of living in Dubai with other big Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore we get the real picture. In this blog post, a comparison of the various living costs in Dubai and these Indian cities will be made with the help of Indian Rupees (INR) and UAE Dirhams (AED).
Housing Costs
Dubai:
- City Center: Monthly rent for an 85 m² (900 sq ft) furnished apartment: ~AED 10,328 (₹2,27,216).
- Outside City Center: ~AED 5,846 (₹1,28,530)
Mumbai:
- City Center: ~₹1,50,000 (AED 6,820).
- Outside City Center: ~₹70,000 (AED 3,182)
Delhi:
- City Center: ~₹1,20,000 (AED 5,454).
- Outside City Center: ~₹60,000 (AED 2,727)
Bangalore:
- City Center: ~₹90,000 (AED 4,091).
- Outside City Center: ~₹45,000 (AED 2,045)
Utilities and Internet
Dubai:
- Monthly utilities for a standard 85 m² apartment: ~AED 950 (₹20,890).
- Monthly internet (8 Mbps): ~AED 270 (₹5,940)
Mumbai:
- Monthly utilities: ~₹7,000 (AED 318).
- Monthly internet: ~₹1,500 (AED 68)
Delhi:
- Monthly utilities: ~₹6,500 (AED 295).
- Monthly internet: ~₹1,200 (AED 54)
Bangalore:
- Monthly utilities: ~₹5,500 (AED 250).
- Monthly internet: ~₹1,000 (AED 45)
Grocery Prices
Dubai:
- Eggs (12): ~AED 11.94 (₹262).
- Chicken fillets (1 lb): ~AED 13.85 (₹304).
- Apples (1 lb): ~AED 3.93 (₹86).
- Rice (1 lb): ~AED 2.06 (₹45)
Mumbai:
- Eggs (12): ~₹90 (AED 4.09).
- Chicken fillets (1 lb): ~₹120 (AED 5.45).
- Apples (1 lb): ~₹60 (AED 2.73).
- Rice (1 lb): ~₹40 (AED 1.82)
Delhi:
- Eggs (12): ~₹85 (AED 3.86).
- Chicken fillets (1 lb): ~₹110 (AED 5.00).
- Apples (1 lb): ~₹55 (AED 2.50).
- Rice (1 lb): ~₹38 (AED 1.73)
Bangalore:
- Eggs (12): ~₹80 (AED 3.64).
- Chicken fillets (1 lb): ~₹100 (AED 4.55).
- Apples (1 lb): ~₹50 (AED 2.27).
- Rice (1 lb): ~₹35 (AED 1.59)
Transportation
Dubai:
- One-way ticket (local transport): ~AED 7 (₹153).
- Monthly pass (regular price): ~AED 300 (₹6,570).
- Taxi start (normal tariff): ~AED 12 (₹262)
Mumbai:
- One-way ticket: ~₹25 (AED 1.14).
- Monthly pass: ~₹1,500 (AED 68).
- Taxi start: ~₹50 (AED 2.27)
Delhi:
- One-way ticket: ~₹20 (AED 0.91).
- Monthly pass: ~₹1,200 (AED 54).
- Taxi start: ~₹40 (AED 1.82)
Bangalore:
- One-way ticket: ~₹30 (AED 1.36).
- Monthly pass: ~₹1,000 (AED 45).
- Taxi start: ~₹35 (AED 1.59)
Dining Out
Dubai:
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district: ~AED 53 (₹1,160).
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant: ~AED 33 (₹722)
Mumbai:
- Basic lunchtime menu: ~₹400 (AED 18).
- Combo meal: ~₹250 (AED 11)
Delhi:
- Basic lunchtime menu: ~₹350 (AED 16).
- Combo meal: ~₹230 (AED 10.45)
Bangalore:
- Basic lunchtime menu: ~₹300 (AED 14).
- Combo meal: ~₹200 (AED 9)
When comparing the living expenses in Dubai with other Indians cities like Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore, it is clear that Dubai is comparatively expensive in every aspect. On the same breath, China is relatively cheaper in terms of housing and utilities, food and transport because China is not a developed country like Dubai.