Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Senegal
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 40 (6,598 Franc) | 6,274 Franc | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (4,976 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (2,382 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (1,049 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (2,328 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 (820 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (3,066 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (1,292 Franc) | 2,468 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (617 Franc) | 945 Franc | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,665 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (9,991 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,391 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (740 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,595 (1,589,338 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (1,183,405 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (124,844 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (964,245 Franc) | 900,000 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (671,547 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (90,371 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (57,704 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 (183,747 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (55,586 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (7,254 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (5,950 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (31,588 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (31,978 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 (54,812 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 (56,460 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 3% | |
| 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 91,361 (15,132,808 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (627 Franc) | 1,039 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (14,732 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (3,760 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (6,207 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (46,949 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (4,317 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (2,677 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (3,309 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (2,037 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (1,551 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (6,472 Franc) | 10,872 Franc | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (30,841 Franc) | 21,370 Franc | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (15,289 Franc) | 14,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (54,968 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (45,530 Franc) | 37,580 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (12,526 Franc) | 4,726 Franc | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (3,443 Franc) | 2,242 Franc | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (6,783 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (329,523 Franc) | 750,000 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (115 Franc) | 85 Franc | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 265 (43,826 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (3,335 Franc) | 709 Franc | + 370% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,188 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Senegal
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