Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (7,595 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (5,538 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (3,100 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (1,010 Franc) | 1,229 Franc | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (2,061 Franc) | 1,751 Franc | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (964 Franc) | 542 Franc | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (4,189 Franc) | 3,375 Franc | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (1,402 Franc) | 1,812 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (676 Franc) | 535 Franc | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,603 Franc) | 544 Franc | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (9,953 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,325 Franc) | 1,946 Franc | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (843 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,863 (1,263,231 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (912,446 Franc) | 935,131 Franc | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (114,978 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (955,356 Franc) | 555,411 Franc | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (620,329 Franc) | 111,500 Franc | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (84,068 Franc) | 50,694 Franc | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (33,762 Franc) | 22,481 Franc | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (125,680 Franc) | 233,381 Franc | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (49,531 Franc) | 91,893 Franc | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (6,092 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (6,634 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (32,619 Franc) | 45,989 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (33,000 Franc) | 30,425 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (74,716 Franc) | 41,845 Franc | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (95,164 Franc) | 68,604 Franc | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (18,720,675 Franc) | 14,174,100 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (486 Franc) | 688 Franc | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (30,060 Franc) | 22,500 Franc | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (3,518 Franc) | 1,728 Franc | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (11,908 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (57,127 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 471% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (4,120 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (2,726 Franc) | 2,669 Franc | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (3,522 Franc) | 9,600 Franc | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (1,810 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (2,978 Franc) | 2,266 Franc | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (8,107 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (29,662 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (14,730 Franc) | 5,538 Franc | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (72,950 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (78,877 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (13,342 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (3,992 Franc) | 3,150 Franc | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (6,170 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 1134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (345,160 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (117 Franc) | 90 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (44,625 Franc) | 70,000 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (2,964 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 295% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 713 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Ivory Coast
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