- Cost of Living
- Cameroon
- United Arab Emirates
- Garoua
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Garoua, Cameroon compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Garoua (Cameroon) is 49% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 41 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 600 Franc (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 25 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,400 Franc (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.79 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 Franc (Dirham 2.60) | Dirham 4.22 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 9 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Dirham 20) | Dirham 60 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Dirham 0.65) | Dirham 3.75 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Garoua (Cameroon) is 3% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 6,135 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,609 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 523 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 302 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 288 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,210 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 800 Franc (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Garoua (Cameroon) is 47% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 195 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (Dirham 33) | Dirham 186 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 289 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 351 | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Garoua (Cameroon) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 80,986 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dirham 1.74 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Franc (Dirham 33) | Dirham 107 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Garoua (Cameroon) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 44 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Garoua (Cameroon) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (Dirham 39) | Dirham 128 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 64 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 189 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 238 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00651
AED
/
XAF
Do you live in Al Ain? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 18% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Sydney is 8% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Garoua (Cameroon) is 23% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,033
(2,003,194 Franc)
in Garoua.
Recent Prices Added
- Public transport in Riyadh costs ﷼ 50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Budapest costs 9,500 Ft (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Washington D.C. costs $15 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Los Angeles, California costs $3,050 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in New York City costs $5,083 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Atlanta, Georgia costs $1,377 (about 2 hours ago)