Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (8,394 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (5,830 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (3,263 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (1,084 Franc) | 1,909 Franc | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (1,985 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (919 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (4,452 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (1,479 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (734 Franc) | 800 Franc | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,683 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (9,901 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,396 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (870 Franc) | 423 Franc | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (1,710,153 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (1,176,155 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (133,610 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (1,147,984 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (816,957 Franc) | 334,060 Franc | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (104,283 Franc) | 83,158 Franc | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (38,857 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (157,138 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (54,304 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (6,241 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (5,594 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (27,984 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (39,503 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (70,512 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (80,244 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 70% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (14,987,173 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (497 Franc) | 990 Franc | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (34,967 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (3,695 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (21,145 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (92,527 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (4,657 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (3,170 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (3,626 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (1,893 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (2,487 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (8,004 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (32,782 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (13,604 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (154,559 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (59,449 Franc) | 31,199 Franc | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (13,127 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (4,559 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (6,872 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 587% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (285,409 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (119 Franc) | 50 Franc | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (41,734 Franc) | 29,120 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (3,034 Franc) | 933 Franc | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 838 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Senegal
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