Cost of living in Phalaborwa, South Africa compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 35 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 120 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 19 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 5.23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 4.25 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (Dirham 4.97) | Dirham 4.19 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (Dirham 3.59) | Dirham 8 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 60 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 5.00 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 3.17 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 68% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (Dirham 1,382) | Dirham 5,414 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (Dirham 967) | Dirham 5,220 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,500 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 388 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,500 (Dirham 1,244) | Dirham 5,156 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,000 (Dirham 829) | Dirham 3,212 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,250 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 203 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 317 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,000 (Dirham 1,658) | Dirham 1,125 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 497 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 32 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 24 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 900 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 195 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 186 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 271 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 233 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (Dirham 82,917) | Dirham 86,931 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 1.75 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 107 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 19% 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.) | R 38 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (Dirham 3.32) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 44 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 131 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 61 | - | |
| 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 | R 150 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 219 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2017.
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 10,938
(R 39,577)
in Phalaborwa.
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