- 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 | - 45% | |||
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Food in Garoua (Cameroon) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (Dirham 14) | Dirham 41 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 600 Franc (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 24 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,400 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.79 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 Franc (Dirham 2.74) | Dirham 4.25 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 8 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Dirham 21) | Dirham 60 | - 66% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Dirham 0.68) | Dirham 3.17 | - 78% | |
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 493 | - | |
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 322 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 295 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,191 | - | |
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 5.48) | Dirham 25 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Garoua (Cameroon) is 45% 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 34) | Dirham 186 | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 289 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 351 | - | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Garoua (Cameroon) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 81,155 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dirham 1.75 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Franc (Dirham 34) | Dirham 107 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Garoua (Cameroon) is 6% 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 21) | Dirham 15 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 44 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Garoua (Cameroon) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (Dirham 41) | Dirham 122 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 63 | - | |
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 219 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
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 217 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,197
(2,073,078 Franc)
in Garoua.
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