Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 133% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (R 233) | R 60 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (R 107) | R 59 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (R 80) | R 49 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (R 31) | R 12 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (R 58) | R 29 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (R 28) | R 14 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (R 108) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R 36) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (R 19) | R 7 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (R 41) | R 12 | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 105 (R 409) | R 87 | + 370% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R 30) | R 16 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (R 17) | R 12 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 38% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,427 (R 28,824) | R 15,755 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,775 (R 18,531) | R 9,718 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 643 (R 2,495) | R 1,926 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,845 (R 18,803) | R 12,645 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,162 (R 12,271) | R 12,000 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 367 (R 1,424) | R 1,000 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 253 (R 983) | R 986 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,069 (R 4,148) | R 7,119 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 413 (R 1,604) | R 2,169 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (R 150) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (R 119) | R 19 | + 533% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 214 (R 832) | R 690 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 146 (R 567) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 327 (R 1,267) | R 2,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 409 (R 1,588) | R 1,500 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 6% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (R 354,288) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.04 (R 8) | R 13 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 264 (R 1,024) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 62 (R 242) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (R 85) | R 50 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (R 183) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (R 1,034) | R 428 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (R 89) | R 35 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (R 68) | R 30 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (R 80) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (R 48) | R 40 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (R 54) | R 15 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (R 290) | R 120 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 88% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 208 (R 807) | R 372 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (R 308) | R 113 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 416 (R 1,616) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (R 1,475) | R 600 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (R 283) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (R 89) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (R 213) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,873 (R 7,271) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.84 (R 3.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (R 1,346) | R 200 | + 573% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (R 69) | R 37 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 48% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 66,629 (Dirham 17,168) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 45,000 in Witbank.
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