Cost of living in Douala (Cameroon) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Douala (Cameroon) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Douala | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,439 Franc (Dirham 27) | Dirham 60 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,221 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 28 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,650 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,178 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.41 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 960 Franc (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 9 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.99 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,080 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,853 Franc (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Franc (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 5.08 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,776 Franc (Dirham 23) | Dirham 62 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,572 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.65 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 344 Franc (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 3.95 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Douala (Cameroon) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Douala | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 548,522 Franc (Dirham 3,322) | Dirham 5,436 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 249,052 Franc (Dirham 1,508) | Dirham 5,338 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 94,966 Franc (Dirham 575) | Dirham 556 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,176 Franc (Dirham 2,060) | Dirham 4,911 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 182,108 Franc (Dirham 1,103) | Dirham 3,245 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,409 Franc (Dirham 366) | Dirham 356 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,511 Franc (Dirham 239) | Dirham 284 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,847 Franc (Dirham 1,755) | Dirham 1,423 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,382 Franc (Dirham 426) | Dirham 471 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,949 Franc (Dirham 18) | Dirham 32 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 Franc (Dirham 114) | Dirham 31 | + 262% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Douala (Cameroon) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Douala | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,436 Franc (Dirham 63) | Dirham 195 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,573 Franc (Dirham 112) | Dirham 196 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,526 Franc (Dirham 215) | Dirham 279 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,348 Franc (Dirham 196) | Dirham 298 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Douala (Cameroon) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Douala | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,333,330 Franc (Dirham 26,243) | Dirham 79,817 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Franc (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 2.22 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,020 Franc (Dirham 103) | Dirham 103 | + 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,158 Franc (Dirham 25) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Douala (Cameroon) is 21% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Douala | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Franc (Dirham 27) | Dirham 20 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,833 Franc (Dirham 41) | Dirham 53 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,832 Franc (Dirham 78) | Dirham 234 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,833 Franc (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,086 Franc (Dirham 19) | Dirham 17 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,032 Franc (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,057 Franc (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,010 Franc (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,885 Franc (Dirham 42) | Dirham 37 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Douala (Cameroon) is 21% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Douala | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,450 Franc (Dirham 81) | Dirham 168 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,790 Franc (Dirham 84) | Dirham 84 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (Dirham 242) | Dirham 420 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,512 Franc (Dirham 251) | Dirham 214 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,699 Franc (Dirham 28) | Dirham 36 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,109 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,120 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 Franc (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.32 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,925 Franc (Dirham 133) | Dirham 249 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,029 Franc (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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