Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Wum, Cameroon
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 61% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (8,916 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 197% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (4,082 Franc) | 3,200 Franc | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (3,081 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (1,185 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (2,240 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (1,070 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (4,146 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (1,366 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (712 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 256% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (1,576 Franc) | 985 Franc | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 105 (15,675 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 348% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,147 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (662 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 10% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,427 (1,104,219 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,775 (709,881 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 643 (95,585 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 537% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,845 (720,327 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,162 (470,080 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 367 (54,557 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 253 (37,674 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,069 (158,917 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 413 (61,431 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (5,749 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (4,544 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 197% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 197% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 214 (31,882 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 431% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 146 (21,731 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 117% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 327 (48,545 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 305% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 409 (60,821 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 508% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (13,572,258 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.04 (304 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 264 (39,218 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 62 (9,254 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 48% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (3,243 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 170% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (7,018 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 251% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (39,606 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 164% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (3,418 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (2,608 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (3,076 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (1,845 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (2,078 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (11,126 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 208 (30,907 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (11,796 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 416 (61,919 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (56,500 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (10,859 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (3,414 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (8,143 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,873 (278,534 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.84 (125 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (51,560 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (2,634 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 3,874,855 Franc (Dirham 26,063) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,170,000 Franc in Wum.
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