Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,992 Franc (Dirham 43) | Dirham 48 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc (Dirham 31) | Dirham 36 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,393 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.29 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,147 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,936 Franc (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 754 Franc (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 4.58 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (Dirham 3.69) | Dirham 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc (Dirham 36) | Dirham 52 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (Dirham 2.77) | Dirham 4.32 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc (Dirham 6,640) | Dirham 11,443 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc (Dirham 3,397) | Dirham 7,963 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (Dirham 666) | Dirham 989 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc (Dirham 2,502) | Dirham 5,997 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 257,357 Franc (Dirham 1,567) | Dirham 3,669 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (Dirham 268) | Dirham 558 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc (Dirham 136) | Dirham 184 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (Dirham 1,614) | Dirham 1,419 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (Dirham 462) | Dirham 338 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (Dirham 33) | Dirham 50 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,127 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 51 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (Dirham 227) | Dirham 243 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (Dirham 160) | Dirham 277 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (Dirham 314) | Dirham 460 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (Dirham 350) | Dirham 465 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (Dirham 89,589) | Dirham 104,094 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 738 Franc (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 3.29 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (Dirham 97) | Dirham 82 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,817 Franc (Dirham 29) | Dirham 39 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (Dirham 29) | Dirham 56 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc (Dirham 150) | Dirham 382 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,853 Franc (Dirham 54) | Dirham 63 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,224 Franc (Dirham 81) | Dirham 188 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (Dirham 54) | Dirham 121 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (Dirham 160) | Dirham 783 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,664 Franc (Dirham 175) | Dirham 470 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,789 Franc (Dirham 29) | Dirham 64 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,154 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (Dirham 11) | Dirham 38 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (Dirham 2,464) | Dirham 2,128 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (Dirham 0.43) | Dirham 1.28 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc (Dirham 195) | Dirham 317 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 21 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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