Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Dubai | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (7,957 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (5,242 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (2,553 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (1,053 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (2,525 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.75 (795 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (5,104 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (1,271 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (624 Franc) | 650 Franc | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,748 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 68 (11,405 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,413 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.41 (738 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 114% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Dubai | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,389 (1,405,770 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,046 (845,621 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 835 (139,926 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,419 (908,115 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,583 (600,356 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 502% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 646 (108,182 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 263% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 296 (49,623 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 789 (132,204 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (57,188 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (6,725 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (6,213 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 41% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (38,808 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (34,297 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 326 (54,632 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 392 (65,634 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 108,414 (18,167,932 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.95 (494 Franc) | 708 Franc | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 277 (46,453 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 51 (8,468 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Dubai | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (3,672 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (6,204 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 241 (40,400 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (3,580 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (2,618 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (3,329 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (2,123 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (2,579 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (6,619 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 111% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Dubai | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (29,179 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (16,282 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 234 (39,267 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 414 (69,328 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 95 (15,964 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (4,101 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (6,987 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 888% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,081 (348,726 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.40 (67 Franc) | 83 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (46,326 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (3,076 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 324% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 819 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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