Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States vs El Aaiún, Western Sahara
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (131 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (76 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (32 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (6 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.87 (26 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (37 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (44 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (26 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (24 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (134 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (15 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.69 (15 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,953 (17,449 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,188 (10,616 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (1,693 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,270 (11,352 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $926 (8,278 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (1,321 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (619 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (2,404 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (1,338 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (104 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (167 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (397 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (405 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (783 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (1,097 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,935 (204,947 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (6 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (512 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (156 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (55 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (189 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $69 (616 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (57 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (30 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.72 (42 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (27 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (17 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (157 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (403 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (213 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (1,498 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (599 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (103 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (50 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (44 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 (3,767 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (3.43 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (287 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (73 Dirham) | - | - | |
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 Dirham in El Aaiún you would need to make just about 56,910 Dirham ($6,369) in Phoenix, Arizona.
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