Cost of living in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo vs Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 50% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,261 Franc (Dirham 65) | Dirham 63 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,209 Franc (Dirham 52) | Dirham 28 | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,853 Franc (Dirham 18) | Dirham 14 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,126 Franc (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.71 | + 137% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,314 Franc (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,458 Franc (Dirham 22) | Dirham 5.41 | + 306% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Dirham 127) | Dirham 23 | + 453% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,375 Franc (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.27 | + 186% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 891 Franc (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 10 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,911 Franc (Dirham 69) | Dirham 60 | + 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,081 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.89 | + 170% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 525 Franc (Dirham 3.33) | Dirham 4.10 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 53% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,637,420 Franc (Dirham 10,397) | Dirham 6,546 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 678,644 Franc (Dirham 4,309) | Dirham 5,489 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 32,185 Franc (Dirham 204) | Dirham 509 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,516,780 Franc (Dirham 9,631) | Dirham 5,146 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 356,419 Franc (Dirham 2,263) | Dirham 3,347 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Dirham 63) | Dirham 388 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 105,610 Franc (Dirham 671) | Dirham 275 | + 144% | |
40” flat screen TV | 391,579 Franc (Dirham 2,486) | Dirham 1,285 | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,684 Franc (Dirham 1,065) | Dirham 510 | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,583 Franc (Dirham 61) | Dirham 32 | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 78% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 58,803 Franc (Dirham 373) | Dirham 209 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55,752 Franc (Dirham 354) | Dirham 184 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,563 Franc (Dirham 385) | Dirham 289 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,423 Franc (Dirham 479) | Dirham 364 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 26% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,288,100 Franc (Dirham 109,773) | Dirham 79,846 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Franc (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 1.83 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 103 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,377 Franc (Dirham 53) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 43% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 Franc (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Dirham 32) | Dirham 53 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,750 Franc (Dirham 119) | Dirham 187 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Franc (Dirham 40) | Dirham 18 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,167 Franc (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 Franc (Dirham 19) | Dirham 9 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (Dirham 19) | Dirham 9 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Dirham 63) | Dirham 37 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 51% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,394 Franc (Dirham 225) | Dirham 174 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 76 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 350 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,937 Franc (Dirham 349) | Dirham 204 | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Dirham 38) | Dirham 36 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Franc (Dirham 41) | Dirham 20 | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,658 Franc (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 57% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (Dirham 3,175) | Dirham 2,000 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.36 | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (Dirham 635) | Dirham 285 | + 123% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,112 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 49% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 29,771
(4,688,676 Franc)
in Brazzaville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 20,000
in Al Ain.
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