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Indian Couple in Dubai Spends Rs 1.8 Lakh Monthly, Reveals Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 20:54
Indian Couple in Dubai Spends Rs 1.8 Lakh Monthly, Reveals Detailed Expense Breakdown
- •An Indian couple in Dubai, Sanjana Singh and her partner, shared their September expenses totaling approximately Rs 1.8 lakh (7,200 dirhams) on Instagram.
- •Rent for their fully furnished studio apartment was the largest expense at 3,500 dirhams (Rs 91,800), nearly half of their total spending.
- •Utility bills, including DEWA (electricity and water), chiller, and internet, amounted to 900 dirhams (Rs 23,596).
- •Groceries cost the couple around 1,200 dirhams (Rs 31,461), while petrol and parking for transport were 500 dirhams (Rs 13,109).
- •Additional expenses included 600 dirhams (Rs 15,730) for dining out and coffee, and 500 dirhams (Rs 13,109) for day-to-day purchases.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian couple's total September spending came to around 7,200 dirhams, which is approximately Rs 1,88,770.
The couple paid 3,500 dirhams, or approximately Rs 91,800, for their fully furnished studio apartment.
They spent around 900 dirhams (about Rs 23,596) on DEWA, chiller, and internet services, and approximately 1,200 dirhams (about Rs 31,461) on groceries.
