Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Senegal
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (7,703 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (5,617 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (3,144 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (1,025 Franc) | 1,909 Franc | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (2,091 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (978 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (4,248 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (1,422 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (685 Franc) | 800 Franc | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,626 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (10,094 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,344 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (855 Franc) | 423 Franc | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (1,291,932 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (925,419 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (116,612 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (968,940 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (629,149 Franc) | 334,060 Franc | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (85,264 Franc) | 83,158 Franc | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (34,242 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (127,467 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (50,235 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (6,178 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (6,728 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (33,083 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (33,469 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (75,779 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (96,517 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 80% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (17,101,744 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (489 Franc) | 990 Franc | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (15,963 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (3,568 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (12,077 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (57,939 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (4,178 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (2,765 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (3,572 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (1,835 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (3,020 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (8,222 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (30,084 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (14,939 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (73,987 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (79,998 Franc) | 31,199 Franc | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (13,815 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (4,049 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (6,258 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 526% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (350,068 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (119 Franc) | 50 Franc | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (45,259 Franc) | 35,023 Franc | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (3,007 Franc) | 933 Franc | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 754 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Senegal
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