Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benoni | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 138 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 39 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 32 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Dirham 2.97) | Dirham 6 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | R 32 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 5.57 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (Dirham 2.86) | Dirham 3.75 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 10 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 102 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 65 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 19 (Dirham 3.67) | Dirham 9 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (Dirham 1.98) | Dirham 4.33 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benoni | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,858 (Dirham 1,929) | Dirham 10,772 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,197 (Dirham 1,408) | Dirham 8,005 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,059 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 795 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,594 (Dirham 1,681) | Dirham 6,108 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,679 (Dirham 915) | Dirham 4,265 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 675 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 454 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 617 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 343 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,184 (Dirham 1,014) | Dirham 1,200 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,768 (Dirham 346) | Dirham 307 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 121 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 44 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 39 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 36 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 803 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 198 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 604 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 184 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,240 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 344 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 877 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 350 | - 51% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 371,723 (Dirham 72,718) | Dirham 87,999 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 3.00 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 626 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 79 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 202 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 26 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benoni | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 69 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 47 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 372 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 329 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 40 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 24 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 19 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 15 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 13 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 99 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 63 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benoni | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 359 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 204 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 158 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 91 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 369 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 759 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 553 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 272 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 71 | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 20 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 40 | - 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,834 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.42 (Dirham 0.67) | Dirham 0.70 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 313 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 266 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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